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UMM 567S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,499 mi
Last recorded56,499 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMM 567S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 56,499 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 56,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,957 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,615 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 55,615 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine dip stick missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,313 miles

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,060 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

oil dip stick missing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 53,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,073 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter badly perished:- recommend new.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,932 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,780 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,396 miles

offside steering rack gaiter severely perished and should be replaced.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,766 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,423 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 50,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

propshaft defective

Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,981 miles

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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UMM 567S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UMM 567S, 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 UMM 567S registered?

UMM 567S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is UMM 567S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMM 567S shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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