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UKG 536S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,499 mi
Last recorded2,499 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKG 536S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 2,499 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 2,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 2,303 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,273 miles

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

rear wheel cylinder "E" clips only located on 2 of the 3 legs

Fail 18 Jun 2015 2,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear wheel cylinder "E" clips only located on 2 of the 3 legs

Pass 13 Jun 2014 2,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 2,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 1,840 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 1,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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UKG 536S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 UKG 536S, 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 UKG 536S registered?

UKG 536S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UKG 536S safe to buy?

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