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UGM 300S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,893 mi
Last recorded15,893 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGM 300S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,893 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 15,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,560 miles

Brake servo pipe slightly perrished

horn weak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 15,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake servo pipe slightly perrished

horn weak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,864 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in offside front lower king pin

Fail 30 Aug 2014 14,864 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight movement in offside front lower king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,559 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 13,559 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2012 13,553 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 10,160 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 10,160 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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UGM 300S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGM 300S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGM 300S registered?

UGM 300S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is UGM 300S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGM 300S shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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