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VLF 303M

1974 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,629 mi
Last recorded59,629 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLF 303M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 59,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 59,129 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 56,772 miles

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Pass 14 May 2019 56,474 miles

Adv all rigid brake pipes coated in grease.........

Adv slight wear in both front steering arms.........

Offside Front Adv offside front lower trunion slight wear /lift.....

Pass 25 May 2018 56,166 miles

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

Offside Front wear in trunnion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2018 56,166 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wear in trunnion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2017 55,907 miles

Adv slight corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes ,although greased to reduce corrosion......

Adv slight surface corrosion to offside outer sill.....

Adv slight wear in offside of steering rack......

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,736 miles

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

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill rear end (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front splash plate area rusty

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end closer (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill rear end (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front splash plate area rusty

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end closer (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,537 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s front lower edge of splash plate rusty & top of seal mount o/s/f .

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,114 miles

adv brake lines to underside of vehicle getting corroded.......

adv slight binding to both front wheels........

adv slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.....

adv slight lift to offside front lower suspension joint.......

adv slight wear insteering rack.....

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,837 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,648 miles

adv both rear check straps on axel poor condition.......

adv slight lift in offside front lower trunion joint...

adv slight wear in steering rack..........

Fail 12 Dec 2011 54,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,015 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,354 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,978 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 47,204 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2007 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insecure

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 303M is a 1974 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VLF 303M, 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 VLF 303M registered?

VLF 303M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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