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VJT 584S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,081 mi
Last recorded66,081 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJT 584S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,081 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,638 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,406 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 65,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,893 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 64,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

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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VJT 584S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJT 584S, 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 VJT 584S?

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What year was VJT 584S registered?

VJT 584S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 January 1978.

Is VJT 584S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJT 584S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJT 584S have outstanding finance?

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