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VNW 560M

1974 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,206 mi
Last recorded8,206 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNW 560M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 8,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 7,941 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,813 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 7,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 7,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,290 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 6,616 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 6,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,637 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 4,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 4,555 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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VNW 560M is a 1974 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VNW 560M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNW 560M registered?

VNW 560M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is VNW 560M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNW 560M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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