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VPA 627M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 627M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,384 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 72,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,271 miles

n/s head lamp slightly low

Fail 1 Aug 2016 72,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/floor repairs require continuose weld (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired center sill/floor repairs require continuose weld (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/floor repairs require continuose weld (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired center sill/floor repairs require continuose weld (5.2.6)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s head lamp slightly low

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 627M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPA 627M, 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 VPA 627M registered?

VPA 627M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is VPA 627M safe to buy?

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