MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in nearside front trunion
slight play in offside front trunion
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in nearside front trunion
slight play in offside front trunion
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight movement in nearside front trunnion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight movement in nearside front trunnion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust mounting cracked.(still supported)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
exhaust mounting cracked.(still supported)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake discs corroded
Front carburettor drain pipe split
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Slight play in front swivels(re-greased)
Front brake discs corroded
Front carburettor drain pipe split
Slight play in front swivels(re-greased)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coolant leaking
offside seat belt slow at retracting
play in offside steering rack
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLW 470S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VLW 470S, 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.
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What year was VLW 470S registered?
VLW 470S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 11 November 1977.
Is VLW 470S safe to buy?
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