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UUK 304S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,528 mi
Last recorded62,528 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUK 304S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 62,078 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 62,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 61,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper becoming smery

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 52,539 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill and wing areas corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

play in front prop uj

Fail 7 May 2015 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill and wing areas corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

play in front prop uj

Pass 1 May 2014 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on outer front sill areas

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 30,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,277 miles

Propshaft component defective

front screen stonechipped

Fail 6 May 2011 29,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

front screen stonechipped

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Apr 2010 27,883 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2009 25,194 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2007 21,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,668 miles

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 304S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 304S, 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.

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What year was UUK 304S registered?

UUK 304S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 7 March 1978.

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The MOT history for UUK 304S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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