1978 MG B 1.8L Petrol · UWJ 489S
1978 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1978. Recorded mileage 37,489 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1978
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1798cc
UWJ 489S Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2016
- 37,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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UWJ 489S Mileage History
- 18/08/200536,120 mi
- 03/09/200536,128 mi+8 mi
- 10/08/201537,055 mi+927 mi
- 26/08/201637,489 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
UWJ 489S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg B (UWJ 489S) between August 2005 and August 2016.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”; “Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)”; “Horn control missing (1.6.1)”.
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