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VMC 38S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,370 mi
Last recorded59,370 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMC 38S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 59,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle strap perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight play in king pins

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened axle strap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pins

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to n/s bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight play in king pins

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened axle strap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in king pins

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,954 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both axle bump stops corroded

Nearside Front Lower Kingpin seals missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trumpet section (under front wing) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Carburetors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both axle bump stops corroded

Front Both front caliper lock tabs not bent over

Nearside Front Lower Kingpin seals missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trumpet section (under front wing) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,806 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,694 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,582 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 58,582 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,488 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 58,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,321 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 58,274 miles

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,274 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,169 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VMC 38S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 VMC 38S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VMC 38S registered?

VMC 38S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 June 1978.

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