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VLF 201S

1977 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,461 mi
Last recorded84,461 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLF 201S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 84,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,663 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 83,252 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Component just above rear axle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working No brake lights working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Static pipe going into the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Flexible brake hose into caliper, Area is wet could have a slight leak.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 82,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,826 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,718 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,421 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER TRUNIONS HAVE LIFT AND PLAY.

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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VLF 201S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLF 201S, 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 VLF 201S registered?

VLF 201S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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