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VES 105S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVES 105S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 88,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 86,047 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,047 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,357 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,354 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,164 miles

all front lower w/bone bushes showing signs of wear

both strg rack boots starting to crack

slight lift o/s kingpin

Fail 16 Apr 2011 81,164 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all front lower w/bone bushes showing signs of wear

both strg rack boots starting to crack

slight lift o/s kingpin

Pass 24 Apr 2010 81,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 75,707 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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VES 105S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 VES 105S, 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 49 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 VES 105S registered?

VES 105S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VES 105S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VES 105S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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