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VGO 540R

1977 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,216 mi
Last recorded35,216 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 540R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,216 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,674 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess separating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,080 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,046 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,880 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,585 miles

Cracking to OSR tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 33,036 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 33,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,796 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,450 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,265 miles

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

Slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2011 32,265 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,930 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 3,173 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,226 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,371 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,382 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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VGO 540R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGO 540R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VGO 540R registered?

VGO 540R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 May 1977.

Is VGO 540R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 540R shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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