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UPK 24S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,869 mi
Last recorded14,869 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPK 24S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 14,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,549 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r arch surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2015 14,527 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r arch surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,667 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 13,667 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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UPK 24S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPK 24S, 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 UPK 24S?

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What year was UPK 24S registered?

UPK 24S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 January 1978.

Is UPK 24S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPK 24S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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