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UYF 29S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,960 mi
Last recorded6,960 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYF 29S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 6,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 6,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,604 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 6,604 miles

Braking system leaking main brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 6,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 6,051 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 6,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 4,834 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 4,655 miles

ADVISE LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT

Pass 6 May 2010 4,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 4,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 4,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 3,782 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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UYF 29S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYF 29S, 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 UYF 29S registered?

UYF 29S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is UYF 29S safe to buy?

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