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UHT 427T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,637 mi
Last recorded82,637 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHT 427T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,303 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing king pin has some lift (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 81,772 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 81,194 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm 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)

baffle loose in rear exhaust

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 29 May 2013 80,903 miles

rear springs corroded & insulators out of alignment

Pass 24 May 2012 80,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear springs corroded & insulators out of alignment

Pass 18 May 2011 80,341 miles

rear spring insulators insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,199 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,773 miles

rear spring sheafing loose

slight lift in both front top trunnions

Fail 14 Oct 2008 79,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear spring sheafing loose

slight lift in both front top trunnions

Pass 10 May 2007 79,560 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 79,241 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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UHT 427T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHT 427T, 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 UHT 427T registered?

UHT 427T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 23 October 1978.

Is UHT 427T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHT 427T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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