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UHT 97T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,526 mi
Last recorded66,526 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHT 97T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,526 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 5 Jul 2017 66,526 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,526 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,526 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,526 miles

Odometer not working.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,526 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Odometer not working.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,526 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 66,526 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,526 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,526 miles

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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UHT 97T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHT 97T, 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 UHT 97T registered?

UHT 97T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is UHT 97T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHT 97T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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