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VJD 323S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJD 323S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,446 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 81,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 80,852 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 80,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,865 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 79,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 79,844 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 79,844 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 79,314 miles

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

Oil leak

both doors rusty

both front inner wing plates holed and rusty

centre exhaust mount split

lift in both king pins

play in the steering rack

poor condition o/s headlight reflector

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2006 79,314 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both doors rusty

both front inner wing plates holed and rusty

centre exhaust mount split

lift in both kingpins

play in the steering rack

poor condition o/s headlight reflector

rear brake pipes rusty

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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VJD 323S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 VJD 323S, 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 48 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 VJD 323S registered?

VJD 323S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is VJD 323S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJD 323S shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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