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VGH 244R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,237 mi
Last recorded12,237 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGH 244R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 12,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 11,878 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion to the offside front outer floor areas

Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 9,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 5,957 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 1,464 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 1,450 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 1,269 miles

Hazard flasher speed very close to upper limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suggest re positioning of o/s rear brake hose as very close to fouling axle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 1,269 miles

Hazard flasher speed very close to upper limit

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Suggest re positioning of o/s rear brake hose as very close to fouling axle

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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VGH 244R is a 1977 MG B in Red 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 VGH 244R, 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.

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What year was VGH 244R registered?

VGH 244R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1977.

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