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VDJ 513S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

46,095 mi
Last recorded46,095 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDJ 513S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,095 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,047 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,477 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,477 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,139 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 45,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing/wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 44,750 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,998 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,998 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,042 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 42,041 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,415 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 40,415 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,217 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,217 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,714 miles

back pannel behind bumper badly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 33,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

back pannel behind bumper badly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,321 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 32,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

osf wiper weak on screen

Fail 31 Jul 2009 29,667 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,766 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 15,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,039 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 24,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,556 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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VDJ 513S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VDJ 513S, 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 VDJ 513S?

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What year was VDJ 513S registered?

VDJ 513S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is VDJ 513S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDJ 513S shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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