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UTF 838S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,468 mi
Last recorded12,468 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTF 838S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 12,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 12,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunnion bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunnion bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/80-14 fitted all others 175/70-14 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 12,157 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 11,984 miles

underside rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2021 11,984 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2020 11,622 miles

Front Both front kingpins have slight play in

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 11,007 miles

Both front king pins have slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 11,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded withing 30cm of a spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front king pins have slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 10,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under side of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2017 10,303 miles

Under side of vehicle has some light corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2017 10,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under side of vehicle has some light corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2016 10,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leaks

Under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2016 10,092 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leaks

Under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2015 9,463 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 9,463 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 8,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 8,541 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 6,716 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 6,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 5,633 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 3,882 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 1,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 743 miles

signs of corrosion on underside to sills and floor

slight oil leak from reare diff and gear box

Fail 31 Oct 2007 743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

signs of corrosion on underside to sills and floor

slight oil leak from reare diff and gear box

Pass 5 Oct 2006 97,559 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 95,165 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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UTF 838S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 UTF 838S, 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

How do I check the history of UTF 838S?

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What year was UTF 838S registered?

UTF 838S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is UTF 838S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTF 838S shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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