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VLR 122S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,769 mi
Last recorded19,769 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLR 122S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,769 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 19,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak engine ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,666 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 19,666 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,663 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 15 Jun 2009 19,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,621 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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VLR 122S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLR 122S, 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 VLR 122S?

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What year was VLR 122S registered?

VLR 122S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 5 October 1977.

Is VLR 122S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLR 122S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLR 122S have outstanding finance?

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