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VKJ 203S

1978 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

21 mi
Last recorded21 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B Roadster48,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKJ 203S
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 21 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 21 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 97,417 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 97,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 94,263 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 94,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering wheel to colum

Pass 10 May 2013 89,957 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2013 89,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 88,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,399 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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VKJ 203S is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKJ 203S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VKJ 203S registered?

VKJ 203S is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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