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VEP 194T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEP 194T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,358 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre side walls perished

Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre side walls perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,297 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,127 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,670 miles

Advise both rear tyres heavely perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,670 miles

Advise both rear tyres heavely perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,652 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,186 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,074 miles

Advise: Slight play in o/s/f lower suspension joint.

Advise:Slight play in o/s/f top suspension joint.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,209 miles

slight wear to o/s/f trunions

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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VEP 194T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VEP 194T, 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 VEP 194T registered?

VEP 194T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is VEP 194T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEP 194T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEP 194T have outstanding finance?

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