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VBB 683T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,934 mi
Last recorded45,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBB 683T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 45,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 45,687 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 45,687 miles

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 45,667 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 44,177 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,995 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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VBB 683T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VBB 683T, 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 VBB 683T registered?

VBB 683T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is VBB 683T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBB 683T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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