MOT Status
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59,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight imbalanced braking effort across axle 2 service brake.
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
Emissions not tested co machine failure (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
o/s/r handbrake binding slightly
slight free movement in steering column
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/r handbrake binding slightly
slight free movement in steering column
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
engine emissions on upper limit
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
rear service brakes showing some slight imbalance
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
underside just starting to show some corosion in various places
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
engine emissions on upper limit
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
underside just starting to show some corosion in various places
brake pedal anti-slip pad becoming worn.
brake pedal rubber worn
engine emission level on upper limit
o/s wiper blade torn
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
slight movement pressent in n/s and o/s/f hubs
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pedal rubber worn
engine emission level on upper limit
o/s wiper blade torn
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
slight movement pressent in n/s and o/s/f hubs
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn
co level reading 2.5 no printout printer failure
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
o/s wiper blade splitting
o/s/f suspension bump stop missing
brake pedal rubber worn
front and rear service brakes showing some imbalance
o/s/f suspension bump stop rubber missing
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)
brake pedal rubber worn
front and rear service brakes showing some imbalance
o/s/f suspension bump stop rubber missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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VLH 271S is a 1977 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 VLH 271S, 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 VLH 271S registered?
VLH 271S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is VLH 271S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLH 271S shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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