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VCY 599T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,630 mi
Last recorded9,630 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCY 599T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 9,630 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 9,267 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,095 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 8,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,715 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 5,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 5,431 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 2,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,840 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 1,831 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VCY 599T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 VCY 599T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VCY 599T?

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What year was VCY 599T registered?

VCY 599T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is VCY 599T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCY 599T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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