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UOJ 582S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,051 mi
Last recorded30,051 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 582S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 30,051 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 29,412 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 29,412 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,189 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,919 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 28,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,619 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,212 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 26,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 May 2006 26,136 miles

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 May 2005 25,307 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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UOJ 582S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 582S, 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 UOJ 582S registered?

UOJ 582S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is UOJ 582S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOJ 582S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UOJ 582S have outstanding finance?

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