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UOJ 23S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,118 mi
Last recorded6,118 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 23S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 6,118 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 3,922 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 3,918 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) across axle (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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UOJ 23S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UOJ 23S, 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

How do I check the history of UOJ 23S?

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What year was UOJ 23S registered?

UOJ 23S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is UOJ 23S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOJ 23S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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