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VLT 514S

1977 MG B

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,906 mi
Last recorded2,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLT 514S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 2,906 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 1,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 747 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 550 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2022 548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on suspension (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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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VLT 514S is a 1977 MG B in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VLT 514S, 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

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What year was VLT 514S registered?

VLT 514S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VLT 514S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLT 514S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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