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VJH 281M

1974 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,340 mi
Last recorded76,340 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 281M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,340 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 76,297 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 75,969 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 75,847 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,680 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,680 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,290 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,161 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,161 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,066 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 75,066 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,046 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,923 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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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.

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