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VKY 375S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

14,509 mi
Last recorded14,509 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKY 375S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,509 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 14,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil and transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 11,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 5,526 miles

rear spring hanger mounts corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 5,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear spring hanger mounts corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 1,000 miles

rear prop uj worn

Fail 8 Jul 2015 1,000 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear prop uj worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,776 miles

n/s front kingpin bolt has worn the lower arm bolt hole oval

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,147 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,120 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 88,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,919 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 87,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 87,803 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VKY 375S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 VKY 375S, 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 48 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 VKY 375S registered?

VKY 375S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is VKY 375S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKY 375S shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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