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UPJ 969S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,878 mi
Last recorded48,878 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPJ 969S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,878 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,237 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,144 miles

Front No plate slight damage

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,135 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,865 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,302 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 47,302 miles

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,772 miles

slight damage to front No plate

Pass 12 May 2009 46,268 miles

slight damage to front No plate

Fail 12 May 2009 46,268 miles

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

slight damage to front No plate

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,845 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 44,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2007 44,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,367 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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UPJ 969S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UPJ 969S, 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 UPJ 969S registered?

UPJ 969S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is UPJ 969S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPJ 969S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPJ 969S have outstanding finance?

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