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UOU 689T

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,973 mi
Last recorded54,973 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOU 689T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 54,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked with age

Offside Front tyre cracked with age

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,053 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 54,050 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,992 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,792 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,618 miles

OSF inner rack ball joint has slight play

OSF wheel bearing very slight play

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,539 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 52,539 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,150 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,842 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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UOU 689T is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UOU 689T, 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 UOU 689T registered?

UOU 689T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 8 November 1978.

Is UOU 689T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOU 689T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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