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UWO 766S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,612 mi
Last recorded93,612 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWO 766S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread area

Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,612 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread area

Pass 17 Nov 2009 93,560 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 93,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,551 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rubber fuel pipe perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,551 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rubber fuel pipe perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2007 93,409 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,900 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 92,900 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UWO 766S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UWO 766S, 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

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What year was UWO 766S registered?

UWO 766S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is UWO 766S safe to buy?

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