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UYR 47S

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

22,658 mi
Last recorded22,658 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYR 47S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 22,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet release very poor to open

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre showing age related cracks in tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

O/S/R + N/S/R hand brake dust cover boots missing

O/S/R support webbing strap to axle broken

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still secure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,824 miles

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 21,824 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,577 miles

Both front tyres perished

Some corrosin on both sides inner sills and outer sills

Some corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 21,157 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,771 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 20,771 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,530 miles

Advise slight play detected at steering rack offside

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 20,530 miles

Advise slight play detected at steering rack offside

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,737 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play steering rack.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 19,726 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,481 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 19,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,893 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UYR 47S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UYR 47S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UYR 47S registered?

UYR 47S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UYR 47S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYR 47S shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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