MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All suspension bushes cracking due to age.
Oil leak from engine and gearbox.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight misting of fuel by fuel tank
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Slight misting of fuel by fuel tank
Both wiper blades split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Both wiper blades split
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UHB 552S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UHB 552S, 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.
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How do I check the history of UHB 552S?
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What year was UHB 552S registered?
UHB 552S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 24 January 1978.
Is UHB 552S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UHB 552S shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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