MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,091 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear exhaust silencer rubber x1 slightly perished
Rear exhaust silencer rubber x1 split
nearside steering rack boot slightly perished and pin holed
offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
slight play in nearside front top kin pin joint
nearside steering rack boot slightly perished and pin holed
offside seatbelt sightly frayed
slight movement in nearside front kinpin
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
nearside steering rack boot slightly perished and pin holed
offside seatbelt sightly frayed
slight movement in nearside front kinpin
nearside rear tyre outer side wall has start of buldges
verious oil leaks
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
nearside rear tyre outer side wall has start of buldges
verious oil leaks
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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VLJ 988S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 VLJ 988S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VLJ 988S?
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What year was VLJ 988S registered?
VLJ 988S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1978.
Is VLJ 988S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLJ 988S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VLJ 988S have outstanding finance?
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