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UMT 272S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,371 mi
Last recorded26,371 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMT 272S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,069 miles

slight play in both front bottom balljoints

Fail 3 Nov 2015 26,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,004 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,442 miles

o/s/f tie rod end gaitor slightly split

some play in prop u/j

Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,882 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,423 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 24,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,254 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2008 23,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,117 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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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?

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