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UWS 963T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWS 963T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 85,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,082 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 85,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,957 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,725 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,966 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,460 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,497 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 78,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,779 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 77,369 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,827 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 76,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 76,293 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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UWS 963T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UWS 963T, 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 UWS 963T registered?

UWS 963T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is UWS 963T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWS 963T shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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