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UVK 810T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,307 mi
Last recorded81,307 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVK 810T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,973 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,965 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,955 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,134 miles

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

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

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

handbrake close to no reserve travel

Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

handbrake close to no reserve travel

Pass 18 Sep 2010 78,538 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 78,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,769 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,610 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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UVK 810T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVK 810T, 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 UVK 810T registered?

UVK 810T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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