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VLE 482M

1974 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,072 mi
Last recorded6,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLE 482M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 6,072 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 6,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 6,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 5,782 miles

Slight brake bind NS Front wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,699 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 5,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 5,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 4,711 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 3,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 1,994 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 1,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 1,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 647 miles

offside outter sill & wing corroded

offside top suspension bushes cracking

slight play in front king pins

Fail 4 Jul 2007 647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside outter sill wing corroded

offside top suspension bushes cracking

slight play in king pins

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 86,970 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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VLE 482M is a 1974 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 VLE 482M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLE 482M registered?

VLE 482M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1974.

Is VLE 482M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLE 482M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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