MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,361 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f sill corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Both upper trunion bushes are deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/s rear outer sill contains body filler
O/S lower trunion is worn and allowing slight movement
Please note : trunion bushes are deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement
Rear fog light fitted but not working
o/s wiper blade starting to split
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Both upper trunion bushes are deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/s rear outer sill contains body filler
Rear fog light fitted but not working
o/s wiper blade starting to split
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBP 143N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 VBP 143N, 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.
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What year was VBP 143N registered?
VBP 143N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1974.
Is VBP 143N safe to buy?
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