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VGO 824R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,440 mi
Last recorded54,440 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 824R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,402 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 54,402 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,320 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,317 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,605 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,236 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 51,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,026 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 50,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,806 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Oct 2005 44,317 miles

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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VGO 824R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VGO 824R, 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 VGO 824R?

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What year was VGO 824R registered?

VGO 824R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1977.

Is VGO 824R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 824R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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