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VPA 130S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,837 mi
Last recorded29,837 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 130S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side outer sill panel corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 29,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side outer sill panel corroded.

Pass 28 May 2015 29,617 miles

o/s/f castle rail slight corrosion not near any load bearing points

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion not near any load bearing points

Fail 26 May 2015 29,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f castle rail slight corrosion not near any load bearing points

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion not near any load bearing points

Pass 24 May 2013 28,961 miles

o/s/f castle rail section slight corrosion

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,739 miles

off side front outter sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 28,573 miles

o/s/f castle rail section slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,492 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f castle rail section slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,219 miles

o/s/f castle section slight corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2008 27,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f castle section slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,879 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS A LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

ADVISE OSR SHOCK ABSORBER LINK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN NSF BOTTOM INNER WISH BONE BUSHES

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN OSF & NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF WHEELBEARING

Fail 23 Jun 2007 24,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise slight deterioration in front anti roll bar bushes

Advise slight deterioration in nsf bottom inner wish bone bushes

Advise slight deterioration in nsf flexible brake pipe

Advise slight play in osf wheelbearing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,801 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 22,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper casing rusted and holed

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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VPA 130S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPA 130S, 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 VPA 130S registered?

VPA 130S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 January 1978.

Is VPA 130S safe to buy?

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