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VFE 904R

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,293 mi
Last recorded72,293 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 904R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,293 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 72,293 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,274 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 72,273 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 77,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 77,267 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 72,093 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 72,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 71,989 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 71,979 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 71,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside handbrake effort low

sidewalls cracking on all tyres

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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VFE 904R is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VFE 904R, 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 VFE 904R registered?

VFE 904R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is VFE 904R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFE 904R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFE 904R have outstanding finance?

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