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VKV 266S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

38,664 mi
Last recorded38,664 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKV 266S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 38,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 38,631 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 37,390 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2025 37,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,618 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 36,618 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 36,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 35,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,521 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 33,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 32,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight movement in steering rack end

Offside Front Inner slight movement in steering rack end

Pass 8 May 2015 30,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,628 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perrished and cracked

offside rear foot brake performance low

Pass 7 May 2013 29,147 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 7 May 2013 29,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,132 miles

steering slighty stiff in operation

Fail 8 Oct 2009 29,126 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,079 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 29,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,067 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 28,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,990 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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VKV 266S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VKV 266S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKV 266S registered?

VKV 266S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1977.

Is VKV 266S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKV 266S shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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