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VBF 508S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

7,145 mi
Last recorded7,145 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBF 508S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 7,145 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2024 6,779 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 23 Sep 2023 6,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight image poor

under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2023 6,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight image poor

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2022 6,200 miles

under side of vehicle under sealed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

poor head light image

Pass 4 Sep 2021 5,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

poor head light image

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Sep 2020 5,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

poor head light image

under side of vehicle heavily waxed oiled

Pass 7 Sep 2019 5,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head lights poor beam image

under side of vehicle heavily waxed oil

Fail 7 Sep 2019 5,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

head lights poor beam image

under side of vehicle heavily waxed oil

Pass 22 Sep 2018 5,244 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lights poor beam image

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2017 4,939 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

poor beam image on head lights

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2016 4,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Poor beam image headlamps

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D type (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle has been corrosion protected, unable to fully assess various components

Fail 10 Sep 2016 4,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released All (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Poor beam image headlamps

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D type (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle has been corrosion protected, unable to fully assess various components

Pass 19 Sep 2015 3,603 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 3,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D type (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D type (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 2,259 miles

heavy under sill underneath car obstructing view of some under body components

various fluid leaks under vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2014 2,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

heavy under sill underneath car obstructing view of some under body components

various fluid leaks under vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2013 1,843 miles

All pipes and underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Oil leak

Slight play in Offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 1,342 miles

exhaust rusted

n/s/r shock poor

Pass 17 Sep 2011 526 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 99,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 99,306 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2008 98,715 miles

Oil leak

rust forming on exhaust system

rust forming on rear suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2007 98,687 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 98,687 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bad engine oil leak

noise from upper steering coumn when turning

underside of v ehicle heavy covered in underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2006 98,599 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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VBF 508S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VBF 508S, 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

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What year was VBF 508S registered?

VBF 508S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VBF 508S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBF 508S shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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