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VHN 37F

1989 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,864 mi
Last recorded8,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 MG B23,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 37F
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 8,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 8,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 8,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,884 miles

Oil leak

near side front and both rear tyrtes have minor cracks on the side walls and between the treads

vehicle is heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 7,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front and both rear tyrtes have minor cracks on the side walls and between the treads

vehicle is heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,277 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s repair panels require fully sealing (inner chassis front to rears and front chassis corners)

rear pinion oil seal leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 7,274 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s and o/s repair panels require fully sealing (inner chassis front to rears and front chassis corners)

rear pinion oil seal leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 5,858 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 5,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 4,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 4,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 4,411 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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VHN 37F is a 1989 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 23,263 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 VHN 37F, 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 37 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VHN 37F registered?

VHN 37F is a 1989 MG B, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is VHN 37F safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHN 37F shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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