MOT Status
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57,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
hand brake support bracket worn
slight oil leak from steering rack
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake cable band slight damage
Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam swivel kingpin thrust washers/shims (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam swivel kingpin thrust washers/shims (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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VBR 234R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 VBR 234R, 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.
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What year was VBR 234R registered?
VBR 234R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1977.
Is VBR 234R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBR 234R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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