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JUP 878T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

3,450 mi
Last recorded3,450 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUP 878T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 3,450 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 3,108 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 3,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 3,034 miles

Offside Front bump stop bracket worn

Fail 9 Nov 2022 3,034 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bump stop bracket worn

Pass 21 Sep 2020 2,758 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear battery box corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 2,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 2,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 2,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 1,984 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 1,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 1,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underneath of the vehicle is heavily covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,977 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under the vehicle is heavily covered in underseal

Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under the vehicle is heavily covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front floor has corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 29 Jul 2015 99,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front floor has corrosion but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,671 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 98,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,958 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 97,958 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,568 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,246 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 85,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 85,458 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,583 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 79,066 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 79,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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JUP 878T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 JUP 878T, 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 JUP 878T?

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What year was JUP 878T registered?

JUP 878T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JUP 878T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUP 878T shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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