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UUK 275S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,955 mi
Last recorded3,955 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUK 275S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 3,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 3,955 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Jul 2013 2,811 miles

nearside front andoffside rear tyres are cracking and need to be replaced

underside undersealed and cant see if all welding is continuos but appears to be of a good standard

Fail 20 Jul 2013 2,811 miles

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

nearside front andoffside rear tyres are cracking and need to be replaced

underside undersealed and cant see if all welding is continuos but appears to be of a good standard

Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,620 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 99,620 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 99,530 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,980 miles

As previously advised

Fail 15 Jun 2007 97,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rearmost exhaust mountings have failed. Exhaust system still fully supported.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Number plate colour is silver on black

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Jul 2006 97,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UUK 275S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UUK 275S, 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 UUK 275S registered?

UUK 275S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is UUK 275S safe to buy?

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