MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrosion on o/s/f outside presceribed area, sill/wing bottom
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise vehicle steering alignment check
engine mounting bonding separating
o/s/f A post corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise vehicle steering alignment check
engine mounting bonding separating
o/s/f A post corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hole corroded in drivers side floor
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UMG 741S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 UMG 741S, 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
How do I check the history of UMG 741S?
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What year was UMG 741S registered?
UMG 741S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 23 March 1978.
Is UMG 741S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UMG 741S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UMG 741S have outstanding finance?
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