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VFK 656S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,191 mi
Last recorded12,191 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFK 656S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,191 miles

Offside and nearside top arm rubber boots perishing slighlty

Rear brakes slightly out of balence

Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,799 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside rear suspension componet damp

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 11,795 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside rear suspension componet damp

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,474 miles

both rear leaf spring bushes perished

both rear tyres wear inner edge

slight play in both front king pin bushes

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 25 May 2012 8,461 miles

STRONG ADVISE - Rear leaf spring bushes perished and slight play

Pass 18 May 2011 7,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 16 May 2011 7,431 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 May 2010 6,016 miles

Front pads getting low

Offside rear brake flexi slightly chaffed

STRONG ADVISE - Rear leaf spring bushes perished

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 7 May 2009 5,058 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 1 May 2009 5,058 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn inner edge

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,928 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Slight play in rear leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2006 2,956 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearing

handbrake bracket broken

hydraulic clutch pipe leaking

rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy

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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VFK 656S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VFK 656S, 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 VFK 656S registered?

VFK 656S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is VFK 656S safe to buy?

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