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UPM 818S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,614 mi
Last recorded95,614 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPM 818S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,614 miles

PLAY AND LIFT TO NSF KING PIN

Fail 20 Oct 2015 95,612 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded AT NS OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

PLAY AND LIFT TO NSF KING PIN

Fail 12 Jun 2015 95,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front lower arms inner bushes worn .

N/S door corroded .

N/S/F wing corroded .

N/S/R wheel arch corroded .

O/S/R wheel arch corroded .

Slight lift in both upper & lower trunions .

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,554 miles

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

n/s/r axle check strap broken, rear wheel arches rusty, n/s/f inner wing holed by rust,n/s/f sill holed by rust,

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,228 miles

n/s/f outer sill holed by rust n/s/f inner wing holed by rust n/s/r spring check strap broken rear wheel arches rusty n/s front king pin has slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2012 95,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f outer sill holed by rust n/s/f inner wing holed by rust n/s/r spring check strap broken rear wheel arches rusty n/s front king pin has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,391 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside rear axle check strap broken

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,476 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 93,457 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f inner wing holed by rust,n/s/r axle support strap broken,front lower suspesion arm inner bushes worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,844 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 92,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s seat belt retracting mechanism disabled

Pass 28 Jul 2008 92,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 88,268 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 88,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise split pin on n/s top steering joint. corrosin in battery tray

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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UPM 818S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 818S, 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 UPM 818S registered?

UPM 818S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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