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UGM 750S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,471 mi
Last recorded18,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGM 750S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2020 18,471 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

light switch intermittantly not working

very slight leak from brake master cylinder

Fail 6 Apr 2018 18,337 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,457 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 17,457 miles

Braking system leaking reservoir area (3.6.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom arm rear bush no split pin in castle nut (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,994 miles

front side lights intermittantly inop

n/s inner floor to sill corroded but not excessive

o/s/r brake appears slighty binding when spun by hand

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,492 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 16,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

N/S/R brake back plate damp.

Pass 21 May 2013 15,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 15,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 15,742 miles

fuel tank corroded

light corrosion in various areas underside

n/s front chassis corroded

o/s lower front arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,174 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

LIGHT CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS AND FRONT AT ENGINE MOUNTING POINTS

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 15,174 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

LIGHT CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS AND FRONT AT ENGINE MOUNTING POINTS

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 14,751 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill trims fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 22 May 2008 14,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,262 miles

Corrosion to offside jacking point (Weak area)

Corrosion to offside rear, rear spring hanger mounting

Perishing to front wishbone bushes

Slight bind to handbrake

Pass 30 May 2006 13,972 miles

corrosion at offside jacking point outside prescribed area

corrosion to nearside floor outside prescribed area

fitment of offside front wishbone mounting bushes ?

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 750S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 750S, 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.

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What year was UGM 750S registered?

UGM 750S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is UGM 750S safe to buy?

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