MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle heavily covered in under seal
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill to outer sill not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill to outer sill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch to outer not welded and patched missed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle heavily covered in under seal
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front if inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill various holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside outer sill appears to be covered in filler
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside heavily covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise
vacuum hose starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
hazard warning rate excessive
o/s/r service & parking brake performance low
play in n/s/f lower trunnion
play in n/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the MG B?
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VMP 687M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 VMP 687M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VMP 687M registered?
VMP 687M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1974.
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