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UJL 518S

1978 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,963 mi
Last recorded92,963 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJL 518S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,963 miles

General Underbody Corrosion.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 92,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,252 miles

All Tyres Light Sidewall Cracking

General Underbody Corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox & Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,966 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 both tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf springs bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 91,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor brace to lower in sill/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 both tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf springs bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,388 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,529 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,824 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 88,824 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,957 miles

Advise n/s sill sign`s of corrosion.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,940 miles

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

Advise n/s sill sign`s of corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,441 miles

Advise oil leaks on Engine,gearbox,diff.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,744 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,187 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 85,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 83,942 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 83,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UJL 518S is a 1978 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJL 518S, 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 UJL 518S registered?

UJL 518S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is UJL 518S safe to buy?

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