MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in both front bottom balljoints
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
slight play in both front bottom balljoints
slight play in both front wheel bearings
o/s/f tie rod end gaitor slightly split
some play in prop u/j
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside front trunnion has play
offside front floor badly corroded & holed (not within a failure area)
offside rear brake binding slightly
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)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
front suspension has very little travel
offside rear brake binding slightly
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres wearing bad on inside edge
rear exhaust mounting loose
brake warning light on
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake warning light on
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UMT 272S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 UMT 272S, 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.
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What year was UMT 272S registered?
UMT 272S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.
Is UMT 272S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UMT 272S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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