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VGK 403M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,384 mi
Last recorded40,384 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGK 403M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 40,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,181 miles

Nearside Front nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing the screen

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,538 miles

large engine oil leak

large gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,315 miles

Slight play nearside front king pin assy.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 36,314 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Some play in N/S/F king pin/bushes.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 35,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear back plate slighty damp

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,679 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear back plate slighty damp

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 31,498 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion developing around O/S rear outer and inner sill area's

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Very little reserve travel at parking brake lever

Pass 30 May 2006 30,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VGK 403M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 VGK 403M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGK 403M registered?

VGK 403M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1974.

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