MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,248 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight noise offside front wheelbearing
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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?
Oil leak
front number plate poor condition
Lift in both king pins.
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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