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VOG 202S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,995 mi
Last recorded77,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOG 202S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,995 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,794 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,794 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,752 miles

Steering rack arms n/s & o/s have slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack arms n/s & o/s have slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,694 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 77,693 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,507 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 77,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 77,388 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 77,237 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2008 77,237 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,196 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 77,139 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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VOG 202S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VOG 202S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOG 202S registered?

VOG 202S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 July 1978.

Is VOG 202S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOG 202S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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