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UPF 753S

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPF 753S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 82,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,206 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 82,192 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,180 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joints, both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratching to screen not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,134 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,134 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hydrocarbons high on idle emissions test.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,790 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,758 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,754 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,498 miles

Nearside front lower bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,160 miles

nearside front bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 24 May 2007 71,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,277 miles

Rear bumper mounting bracket is rusting away

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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UPF 753S is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPF 753S, 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 UPF 753S registered?

UPF 753S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 16 January 1978.

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The MOT history for UPF 753S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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