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UGR 558R

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,302 mi
Last recorded84,302 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGR 558R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 84,302 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 84,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,635 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,038 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 83,038 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,626 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 81,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 80,973 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 80,971 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 80,586 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 80,586 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 78,106 miles

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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UGR 558R is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 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 UGR 558R, 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 50 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 UGR 558R registered?

UGR 558R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 8 November 1976.

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The MOT history for UGR 558R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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