MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corrosion (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165r14/84t (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165r14/84t (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165r14/84t (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/80/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump makes no noise (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel has a slight bind
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive entire sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake lines corroded
oil leak
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165r14/84t (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165r14/84t (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165r14/84t (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/80/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump makes no noise (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corrosion (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel has a slight bind
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive entire sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake lines corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight binding of nearside front brake
Both front tyres perished
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres perished
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres perished
nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?
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VMY 235S is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMY 235S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VMY 235S is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 20 January 1978.
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