MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,678 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
both rear leaf spring bushes perished
slight play in o/s/f suspension
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
You can check the full history of VLP 814S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does VLP 814S have outstanding finance?
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