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VGO 97F

1968 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,415 mi
Last recorded28,415 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1968 MG B Roadster43,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 97F
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

slight wiper damage to windscreen. †

Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,686 miles

offside front tyre side wall is cracked and perished. †

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2005 27,676 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front tyre side wall is cracked and perished. †

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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VGO 97F is a 1968 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 43,392 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGO 97F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 58 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGO 97F registered?

VGO 97F is a 1968 MG B Roadster, first registered on 11 January 1968.

Is VGO 97F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 97F shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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