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VDL 191K

1972 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,737 mi
Last recorded50,737 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 191K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 50,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Slight play in trunnion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,164 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,754 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 47,299 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding sloghtly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,833 miles

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

slight wear on all wheel splines

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,202 miles

all 4 wheels some wear in splines

Fail 30 Jun 2010 45,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

alternator belt loose

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

alternator belt loose

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 5 May 2009 44,923 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 44,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,768 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2007 43,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,915 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR AXLE

Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,848 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 42,848 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE# BOTH OUTER SILL AT REAR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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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VDL 191K is a 1972 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 VDL 191K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDL 191K registered?

VDL 191K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is VDL 191K safe to buy?

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