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VKV 291S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,041 mi
Last recorded5,041 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKV 291S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,041 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 4,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,781 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 2,730 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 1,492 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 1,490 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 99,970 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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