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UML 632S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,632 mi
Last recorded89,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUML 632S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 87,410 miles

new overdrive box is leaking oil

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

brake fluid reserviour is overfull and leaking onto body causing corrosion

electrical wire to fuel sender is insecure

front brake flexy hoses are very close to suspension.

fuel pipe (hose) is cracking under bonnet and under centre of floor

loose wireing next to steering shaft under bonnet

n/s rear brake has low effort

o/s front tierod end has slight play (inside boot)

rear spring eye mounting points at front of leaf springs have small corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2009 87,410 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

brake fluid reserviour is overfull and leaking onto body causing corrosion

electrical wire to fuel sender is insecure

front brake flexy hoses are very close to suspension.

fuel pipe (hose) is cracking under bonnet and under centre of floor

loose wireing next to steering shaft under bonnet

n/s rear brake has low effort

new overdrive box is leaking oil

o/s front tierod end has slight play (inside boot)

rear spring eye mounting points at front of leaf springs have small corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,237 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,085 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 86,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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UML 632S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UML 632S, 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 UML 632S registered?

UML 632S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 7 June 1978.

Is UML 632S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UML 632S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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