MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
vehicle has had new sills looks like bolted and welded on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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VKV 291S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 291S, 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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How do I check the history of VKV 291S?
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What year was VKV 291S registered?
VKV 291S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is VKV 291S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VKV 291S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VKV 291S have outstanding finance?
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