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VBL 129N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,170 mi
Last recorded79,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 129N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,170 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 78,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,787 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ignition light on

Pass 4 May 2007 77,784 miles

corrosion on nearside front and offside front inner wings to rear of front wheels

front wipers only work on fast speed

small amount of play in steering

Fail 6 Jul 2006 77,775 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on all inner wings

u clamps loose on center silencer

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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VBL 129N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 VBL 129N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBL 129N?

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What year was VBL 129N registered?

VBL 129N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 17 September 1974.

Is VBL 129N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBL 129N shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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