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VJF 7S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,488 mi
Last recorded3,488 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJF 7S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 3,488 miles

steering rack ends slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,317 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 3,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 3,121 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

steering rack mount bracket slight movement under load

Pass 23 Jul 2011 2,491 miles

slight wear in o/s top & bottom trunnions

Fail 16 Jul 2011 2,490 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight wear in o/s top & bottom trunnions

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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VJF 7S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VJF 7S, 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

How do I check the history of VJF 7S?

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What year was VJF 7S registered?

VJF 7S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VJF 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJF 7S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJF 7S have outstanding finance?

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