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VLB 433M

1974 MG Mgb

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,418 mi
Last recorded10,418 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2006
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLB 433M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,418 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 10,418 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 9,913 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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VLB 433M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLB 433M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLB 433M?

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What year was VLB 433M registered?

VLB 433M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 May 1974.

Is VLB 433M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLB 433M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLB 433M have outstanding finance?

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