1978 MG B 1.8L Petrol · UPV 396
1978 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 1978. Recorded mileage 73,259 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
UPV 396 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 73,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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UPV 396 Mileage History
- 08/07/202472,464 mi
- 08/07/202472,464 mi
- 30/06/202572,980 mi+516 mi
- 30/06/202572,980 mi
- 03/07/202673,259 mi+279 mi
Average of roughly 401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
UPV 396 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg B (UPV 396) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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