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VAP 276S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,728 mi
Last recorded4,728 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 276S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 4,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering trunion slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 4,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering trunion slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 3,670 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 3,263 miles

fuel pipe to carburetor perishing

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 6 Aug 2015 2,892 miles

slight lift in nearside front kingpin.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 1,948 miles

offside rear outer sill corroding

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 19 Aug 2013 1,568 miles

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

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 18 Aug 2012 705 miles

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

YELLOW COLOURED HEADLAMPS SHOWING.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,479 miles

offside rear outer sill corroding

steering and suspension components heavily greased

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 99,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

REAR FOG LAMP NOT REQUIRED FOR MOT .RETRO FITTED ONE IS POSITIONED INCORRECTLY ON N/S.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 98,239 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog light not required but lamp fitted to nearside

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

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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VAP 276S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 VAP 276S, 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 49 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 VAP 276S?

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What year was VAP 276S registered?

VAP 276S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 December 1977.

Is VAP 276S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAP 276S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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