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UOJ 712S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 712S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 99,911 miles

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 98,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,164 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 97,166 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,263 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 95,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,931 miles

co content on upper limit

Fail 3 May 2011 94,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 94,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 93,927 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 91,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 86,817 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 86,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 81,672 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 81,183 miles

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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UOJ 712S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOJ 712S, 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 UOJ 712S registered?

UOJ 712S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is UOJ 712S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOJ 712S shows 16 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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