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VKM 117S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,549 mi
Last recorded47,549 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 117S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,542 miles

offside s/belt slow to return,,engine idling erratic but just met emissions limits..

Fail 14 Mar 2013 47,527 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine idle speed erratic///handbrake cable support rubber poor condition//o/side seat belt slow to retract//

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,313 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,973 miles

rear exhaust support rusted..wipers in poor condition...advise have tracking checked...

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,432 miles

wear noted in steering rack[offside has the most wear]..offside door mirror poor security..

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,475 miles

general wear noted in steering rack..slight wear in kingpins..the front brake pipes are corroding...

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 43,475 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack and knock when steering rocked...Bodyfiller on nearside sill within prescribed areas....

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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VKM 117S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 VKM 117S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VKM 117S registered?

VKM 117S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 13 October 1977.

Is VKM 117S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKM 117S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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