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UPV 396

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,259 mi
Last recorded73,259 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPV 396
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 73,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 72,980 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 72,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 72,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 72,464 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 71,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 69,984 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 69,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 69,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,495 miles

Black and white non-reflective number plates fitted

unable to fully inspect patch repairs to sills due to covers being fitted

Fail 2 May 2007 67,492 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Black & white non reflective number plates fitted front and rear.

Pass 12 May 2006 67,446 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 67,445 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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UPV 396 is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPV 396, 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 UPV 396?

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What year was UPV 396 registered?

UPV 396 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is UPV 396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPV 396 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPV 396 have outstanding finance?

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