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VKP 548S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,449 mi
Last recorded11,449 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKP 548S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 11,449 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 11,122 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 10,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 10,793 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 10,714 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Coil Springs Corroding

Fuel Tank Corroding

O/S/F Shock Absorber Damp

O/S/R Brake Back-Plate Damp

Oil Leaks

Rear Axle Damp--Straps Perishing

Rear Leaf Springs Corroding

Seatbelts Fraying Slightly

Sign Of Corrosion Around Brake Servo & Mount

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Slight Lift In N/S/F Lower Trunion--Gaitor Perishing

Slight Play In Steering Rack Also Slightly Damp

Fail 18 Jan 2014 10,712 miles

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

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

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Coil Springs Corroding

Fuel Tank Corroding

O/S/F Shock Absorber Damp

O/S/R Brake Back-Plate Damp

Oil Leaks

Rear Axle Damp--Straps Perishing

Rear Leaf Springs Corroding

Seatbelts Fraying Slightly

Sign Of Corrosion Around Brake Servo & Mount

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Slight Lift In N/S/F Lower Trunion--Gaitor Perishing

Slight Play In Steering Rack Also Slightly Damp

Pass 16 Feb 2013 10,641 miles

Fuel Tank Corroding

Oil Leaks

Rear Axle Straps Perishing

Seat Belts Fraying Slightly

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Front Chassis & Around Brake Servo / Mounting Area

Sign Of Slight Coolant Staining

Slight Play In O/S/F Top Suspension --N/S/F Lower Trunion Gaitors Perishing

Wipers Smearing

Fail 16 Feb 2013 10,641 miles

Fuel Tank Corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leaks

Rear Axle Straps Perishing

Seat Belts Fraying Slightly

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Front Chassis & Around Brake Servo / Mounting Area

Sign Of Slight Coolant Staining

Slight Play In O/S/F Top Suspension --N/S/F Lower Trunion Gaitors Perishing

Wipers Smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 10,576 miles

Drivers Seatbelt Fraying

N/S/F Lower Suspension Trunion Gaitor Perishing

Oil Leaks

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Fuel Tank

Slight Lift In N/S/F Kingpin

Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,240 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing

fuel tank corroding

horn weak

oil leaks/rear axle oil leaks

osf shock absorber damp

play in nsf and osf kingpins

Fail 2 Nov 2010 10,240 miles

play in nsf and osf kingpins

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing

fuel tank corroding

horn weak

oil leaks/rear axle oil leaks

osf shock absorber damp

Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s steering rack boot badly perished/splitting

signs of fluid on n/s/r brake backplate

slight play in all front suspension joints

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear lower sills corroding

fluid on n/s/r brake back plate

n/s steering rack gaiter badly perished/about to split

slight corrosion around brake master cylinder mount

slight play both front kingpins

Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,429 miles

see advise sheet issued on 10/04/2007,test number 304160507183

Fail 10 Apr 2007 9,426 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake and fuel pipes covered in under sill,under body covered in under sill

fuel tank and battery tray corroded

genral corrosion on front and rear suspension components

genral under body corrosion

play in both front lower trunions

signs of corrosion around brake servo

signs of corrosion around front cross member mounts,osr chassis rail and centre cross member/signs of corrosion on floor pans

signs of fluid nsr brake back plate

Fail 3 Apr 2006 8,976 miles

Battery carrier corroding

Both front chassis rails corroding

Engine/gearbox/axle oil leaks

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

Front-rear steel brake pipe corroding and coated in underseal, recommend replacement

Fuel tank corroding

General corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Indicators flashing slow

Nsf tyre close to legal limit

Rear lower sills corroding

Signs of corrosion around brake master cylinder and servo

Signs of corrosion osr chassis rail

Signs of oil on Nsr brake back plate, recommend attention

Slight lift in both front kingpins

Underbody covered in undersill

Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,976 miles

Battery carrier corroding

Both front chassis rails corroding

Engine/gearbox/axle oil leaks

Front-rear steel brake pipe corroding and coated in underseal, recommend replacement

Fuel tank corroding

General corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Indicators flashing slow

Nsf tyre close to legal limit

Rear lower sills corroding

Signs of corrosion around brake master cylinder and servo

Signs of corrosion osr chassis rail

Signs of oil on Nsr brake back plate, recommend attention

Slight lift in both front kingpins

Underbody covered in undersill

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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VKP 548S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VKP 548S, 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 VKP 548S registered?

VKP 548S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 19 November 1977.

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