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VLP 814S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

30,678 mi
Last recorded30,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLP 814S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 30,678 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 30,678 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,133 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 30,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,868 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,867 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,167 miles

both rear leaf spring bushes perished

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Fail 14 Jun 2010 28,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear leaf spring bushes perished

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,798 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 24,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 21,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,669 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 17,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 814S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VLP 814S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLP 814S?

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What year was VLP 814S registered?

VLP 814S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VLP 814S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLP 814S shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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