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VDA 636S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDA 636S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,338 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All bushes on above note (2.4.B.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,072 miles

Offside Front slight split on inner side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2015 81,612 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 81,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,954 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,555 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 80,555 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 80,440 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,333 miles

exhaust rubbing on shockerabsorber

Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust rubbing on shockerabsorber

Pass 28 Jun 2007 80,043 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 80,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VDA 636S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VDA 636S, 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

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What year was VDA 636S registered?

VDA 636S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is VDA 636S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDA 636S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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