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VFK 800S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,569 mi
Last recorded36,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFK 800S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,569 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 36,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.86 % Max allowed 4.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 35,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damper slight oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover slight deteriortion (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 33,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 33,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,522 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2012 33,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,520 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 33,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,094 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 33,094 miles

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

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 800S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFK 800S, 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 800S registered?

VFK 800S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VFK 800S safe to buy?

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