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UFT 509T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,109 mi
Last recorded60,109 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFT 509T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 60,109 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 59,930 miles

Rear both tyres age related cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 59,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,615 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 59,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,231 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 59,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,918 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,918 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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UFT 509T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UFT 509T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UFT 509T?

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What year was UFT 509T registered?

UFT 509T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is UFT 509T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFT 509T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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