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UHB 552S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,583 mi
Last recorded9,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHB 552S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 9,583 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 9,583 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 9,246 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 9,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 9,089 miles

All suspension bushes cracking due to age.

Oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 8,989 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 8,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 7,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 7,795 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 7,794 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,643 miles

Slight misting of fuel by fuel tank

Fail 8 Aug 2012 7,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,527 miles

Both wiper blades split

Fail 11 Jul 2011 7,527 miles

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

Both wiper blades split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 7,338 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 7,338 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 6,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,964 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 3,964 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 2,831 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 2,831 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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