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UJK 606T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,663 mi
Last recorded43,663 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJK 606T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 43,652 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,629 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded out of prescribed area

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator return pipe deteriorated

Underside of vehicle corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged All four deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,624 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Floor corroded out of prescribed area

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator return pipe deteriorated

Underside of vehicle corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged All four deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 43,616 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,515 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 43,514 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to front floors

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear boot floor around rear leaf spring shackle mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,339 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 43,339 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 43,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front tyres tread perished and cracked.o/s rear tyre tread perished and cracked.Advise replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,058 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 43,055 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,054 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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UJK 606T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJK 606T, 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.

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What year was UJK 606T registered?

UJK 606T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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