MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VNF 488S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VNF 488S, 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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How do I check the history of VNF 488S?
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What year was VNF 488S registered?
VNF 488S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 18 January 1978.
Is VNF 488S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VNF 488S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VNF 488S have outstanding finance?
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