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UOK 283S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOK 283S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,238 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 88,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 87,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 86,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 86,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 86,533 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust blowing slightly at manifold

Pass 21 Nov 2009 80,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,663 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 74,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,610 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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UOK 283S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UOK 283S, 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 UOK 283S registered?

UOK 283S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is UOK 283S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOK 283S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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