MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp switch faulty intermittent fault (1.7.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion/king pin (2.5.A.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion/king pin (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VJH 281M is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 VJH 281M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VJH 281M registered?
VJH 281M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 8 January 1974.
Is VJH 281M safe to buy?
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