MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Body has slight corrosion drivers side and passenger side jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Central exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure outer rack boot clip (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing lock tabs not folded over (3.5.1j)
Central Body has slight corrosion drivers side and passenger side jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Central exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth < 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mounting bracket cracked (forward of rear axle)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mounting bracket cracked (forward of rear axle)
rear diff leaking oil
Various engine oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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VOV 583S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VOV 583S, 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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What year was VOV 583S registered?
VOV 583S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.
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