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VFP 9S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,019 mi
Last recorded34,019 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFP 9S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,019 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,275 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 33,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking petrol pump (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 29,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,896 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 27,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,203 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 26,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,359 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,875 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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VFP 9S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFP 9S, 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

How do I check the history of VFP 9S?

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What year was VFP 9S registered?

VFP 9S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1977.

Is VFP 9S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFP 9S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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