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UJH 674S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJH 674S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 48,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 45,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 45,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 36,097 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 36,097 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,451 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 32,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.04% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,472 miles

Nearside Advanced corrosion to bottom edge of sill

Fail 10 Nov 2016 29,472 miles

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

Nearside Advanced corrosion to bottom edge of sill

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,057 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 28,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,380 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 26,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 8,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 3,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 97,806 miles

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

N/S and O/S Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,292 miles

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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UJH 674S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UJH 674S, 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 UJH 674S registered?

UJH 674S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 May 1978.

Is UJH 674S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJH 674S shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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