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VJD 331S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,861 mi
Last recorded12,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJD 331S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 12,861 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight fluid leak from back plate area not affecting brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 11,591 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight fluid leak from back plate area (not affecting brakes) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 10,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight movement evident in steering joint/bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 9,164 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 8,395 miles

Nearside Rear Lower body sill corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Lower body sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 7,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 6,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 5,946 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 4,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 3,866 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 3,027 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2015 2,705 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 2,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR Brake backing plate has wetness

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 2,665 miles

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

nearside rear diff oil leaking, possible fault seal

Pass 1 Nov 2010 2,665 miles

nearside rear diff oil leaking, possible fault seal

Pass 17 Dec 2008 2,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 1,102 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,142 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 99,142 miles

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

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 331S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 331S, 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 331S registered?

VJD 331S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is VJD 331S safe to buy?

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