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VGE 469R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,562 mi
Last recorded49,562 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGE 469R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 49,562 miles

o/s front and rear tires starting to crack/perish

Fail 9 May 2013 49,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

o/s front and rear tires starting to crack/perish

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,487 miles

Aftermarket brake hoses fitted.

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NSR/OSR leaf springs corroded but serviceable

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,596 miles

Aftermarket brake hoses fitted.

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

Front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear leaf springs corroded.

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,354 miles

customer advised nearside front tyrewall cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,336 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,864 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 44,862 miles

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

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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VGE 469R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGE 469R, 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 VGE 469R registered?

VGE 469R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is VGE 469R safe to buy?

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