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UOK 168S

1978 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,968 mi
Last recorded82,968 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOK 168S
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 82,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 82,968 miles

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,449 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 80,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 76,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,214 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 74,214 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,442 miles

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

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

slight cracking to tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,806 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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UOK 168S is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOK 168S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UOK 168S?

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What year was UOK 168S registered?

UOK 168S is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 24 April 1978.

Is UOK 168S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOK 168S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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