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KUP 303T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,586 mi
Last recorded52,586 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUP 303T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,666 miles

slight rear box blow

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,058 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,053 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,023 miles

front exhaust bracket

o/s belt fraying

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,199 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 47,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,042 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,041 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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KUP 303T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUP 303T, 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 KUP 303T registered?

KUP 303T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 4 October 1978.

Is KUP 303T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUP 303T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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