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UJH 196S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,787 mi
Last recorded94,787 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJH 196S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 87,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 78,933 miles

See advice sheet issued 20/01/2006 test no.194820326029

Fail 20 Jan 2006 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal seems spongy

n/s/f suspension lower bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight lift in n/s/f lower trunnion

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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UJH 196S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UJH 196S, 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 UJH 196S registered?

UJH 196S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is UJH 196S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJH 196S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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