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VBL 885S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,422 mi
Last recorded18,422 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBL 885S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 18,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 17,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 15,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 15,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to outrigger areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 15,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,836 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 9,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 4,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,690 miles

Small amount of play in near side lower arm bush.

Steering rack has small amount of play in offside.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,858 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,315 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s track rod end boot split

Fail 11 Jul 2011 82,311 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s track rod end boot split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 74,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,040 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 72,954 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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VBL 885S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBL 885S, 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 VBL 885S registered?

VBL 885S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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