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VND 916S

1977 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVND 916S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,178 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 72,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 71,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS and OS, slight vertical play in king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner of sill behind cover panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear UJs and sliding joint have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS & OS, slight vertical play in king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front corner of sill behind cover panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear UJs and sliding joint all have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS mounting bushes on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 70,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tyre also mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch signs of tyre scrubbing arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,793 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 64,779 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,354 miles

Parking brake operation slight imbalance

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,194 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,745 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,600 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 59,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,045 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 56,045 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,478 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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VND 916S is a 1977 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VND 916S, 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.

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What year was VND 916S registered?

VND 916S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1977.

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