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PJC 312S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,170 mi
Last recorded50,170 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJC 312S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 50,170 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,144 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 50,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 49,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,191 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 49,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,947 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 32,947 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 31,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,637 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 29,568 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,469 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,836 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 25,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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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PJC 312S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJC 312S, 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 PJC 312S registered?

PJC 312S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is PJC 312S safe to buy?

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