MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking pump? (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
brake pedal rubber worn through
handbrake application uneven with long lever travel
play in both front truneons
play in both front wheel bearings
brake pedal rubber is split
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
brake pedal rubber is split
fuel pump is damap
offside rear / nearside rear tyre valves are cracking
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill // closing sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
fuel pump is damap
offside rear / nearside rear tyre valves are cracking
front brake pipe corroded ( as marked )
all tyre valves are cracking
nearside front brake hose is very close to suspension on full lock
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all tyre valves are cracking
nearside front brake hose is very close to suspension on full lock
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside sill to floor inadequately repaired
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
corrosion to both front brake discs
corrosion to front lower bumper panel
nearside door mirror damaged
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coolant leak noted.
general oil leaks noted.
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPC 356M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 VPC 356M, 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 VPC 356M registered?
VPC 356M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1974.
Is VPC 356M safe to buy?
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