MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,862 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Both (2.5.A.3a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Prop Shaft UJ Onto Diff Bolts Loose
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Both (2.5.A.3a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Prop Shaft UJ Onto Diff Bolts Loose
Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Both Front Lower Arms Outer Castle Nut Split Pins (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front registration plate not fitted vertically, (customer advised original feature)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAP 582S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VAP 582S, 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 582S registered?
VAP 582S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.
Is VAP 582S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAP 582S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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