MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
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))
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))
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)
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)
BOTH FRONT LOWER TRUNIONS HAVE LIFT AND PLAY.
How Reliable is the MG B?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was VLF 201S registered?
VLF 201S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1977.
Is VLF 201S safe to buy?
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