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VPA 897M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,248 mi
Last recorded23,248 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 897M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,248 miles

slight noise offside front wheelbearing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 19,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,887 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,143 miles

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

petrol pump union damp?

rear brake balance poor near side high?

Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,137 miles

Oil leak

front number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,579 miles

Lift in both king pins.

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 897M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 897M, 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 897M registered?

VPA 897M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1974.

Is VPA 897M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPA 897M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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