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VAP 326S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

46,939 mi
Last recorded46,939 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 326S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,939 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 46,939 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 46,907 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 46,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 46,600 miles

all front suspension rubber bushes perrished

Pass 3 May 2013 46,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 46,598 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,425 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 46,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,401 miles

STEERING RACK LEAKING OIL

Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

STEERING RACK LEAKING OIL

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,372 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 46,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,366 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 46,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,869 miles

chassis starting to rust

floors starting to rust

front bulkhead starting to rust

front coil springs starting to rust

front inner wings/ inner wheel arches starting to rust

front king pins slight movement

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split/ wear

inner sills starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear leaf springs starting to rust

rear panel starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2007 45,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

chassis starting to rust

floors starting to rust

front bulkhead starting to rust

front coil springs starting to rust

front inner wings/ inner wheel arches starting to rust

front king pins slight movement

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split/ wear

inner sills starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear leaf springs starting to rust

rear panel starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,750 miles

bonnet insulation insecure

both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/wear

both front wheel bearings slight play

offside front seat belt starting to fray/fur

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Sep 2006 45,745 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet insulation insecure

both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/wear

both front wheel bearings slight play

offside front seatbelt starting to fray/fur

steering rack damp

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 326S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VAP 326S, 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.

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What year was VAP 326S registered?

VAP 326S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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The MOT history for VAP 326S shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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