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UKG 740S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,278 mi
Last recorded34,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKG 740S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 34,278 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2012 34,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,405 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 33,405 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,418 miles

both front and off side rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,501 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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UKG 740S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKG 740S, 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

How do I check the history of UKG 740S?

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What year was UKG 740S registered?

UKG 740S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is UKG 740S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKG 740S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UKG 740S have outstanding finance?

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