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VLW 470S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,470 mi
Last recorded52,470 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLW 470S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,470 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 52,466 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,759 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,495 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,366 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,366 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,161 miles

slight movement in nearside front trunnion

Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,619 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 49,619 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,813 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,813 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2007 47,723 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 47,723 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front carburettor drain pipe split

Slight play in front swivels(re-greased)

Pass 12 May 2006 46,891 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for VLW 470S shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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