MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all underside of the vehicle is heavily undersealed
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all underside of the vehicle is heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPM 550S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 UPM 550S, 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
How do I check the history of UPM 550S?
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What year was UPM 550S registered?
UPM 550S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is UPM 550S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPM 550S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UPM 550S have outstanding finance?
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