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VLP 173M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLP 173M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,657 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,659 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 May 2014 55,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,230 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 50,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,930 miles

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

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

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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VLP 173M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VLP 173M, 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 VLP 173M registered?

VLP 173M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is VLP 173M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLP 173M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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