MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,837 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Off side outer sill panel corroded.
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.
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
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
o/s/f castle rail section slight corrosion
o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion
off side front outter sill corroded
o/s/f castle rail section slight corrosion
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
o/s/f castle section slight corrosion
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
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
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)
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?
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for VPA 130S shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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