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VAW 855S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 855S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,097 miles

area of chassis near gearbox crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed varea

rear bumper support corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 98,091 miles

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

area of chassis near gearbox crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed varea

rear bumper support corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,053 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,944 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 97,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,560 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 97,189 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 96,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake close to end of travel

Pass 22 Aug 2008 96,106 miles

parking brake close to end of travel

Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,464 miles

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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VAW 855S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAW 855S, 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

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What year was VAW 855S registered?

VAW 855S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VAW 855S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAW 855S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAW 855S have outstanding finance?

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