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VLO 948M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,321 mi
Last recorded62,321 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLO 948M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 62,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 62,300 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,133 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 62,068 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,425 miles

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,401 miles

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,356 miles

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,353 miles

n/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,532 miles

Drag on o/s/r wheel

Inbalance on front brakes

Park brake just past

Play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drag on o/s/r wheel

Play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Rust on metasl brake pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 52,890 miles

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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VLO 948M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VLO 948M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLO 948M registered?

VLO 948M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 21 February 1974.

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The MOT history for VLO 948M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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