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VGC 108R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,734 mi
Last recorded21,734 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 108R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,734 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 21,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 21,729 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,633 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,518 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,367 miles

slight play in o/s upper and lower ball loints

Fail 24 Aug 2013 21,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight play in o/s upper and lower ball loints

Fail 6 Aug 2013 21,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,040 miles

engine oil leaks

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,290 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 19,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,635 miles

Fan Belt Loose

Play in Right front kingpin

Right rear tyre getting low and perishing

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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VGC 108R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGC 108R, 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 VGC 108R?

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What year was VGC 108R registered?

VGC 108R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1977.

Is VGC 108R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGC 108R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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