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VMB 515R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,025 mi
Last recorded27,025 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMB 515R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 27,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 26,935 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 26,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 26,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 26,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,810 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 26,810 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,667 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,594 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,089 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 26,089 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,023 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 25,139 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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VMB 515R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMB 515R, 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 VMB 515R registered?

VMB 515R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1977.

Is VMB 515R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMB 515R shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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