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VPC 356M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,242 mi
Last recorded86,242 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPC 356M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,242 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,242 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,045 miles

brake pedal rubber is split

Fail 9 May 2017 85,045 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber is split

Pass 12 May 2016 84,093 miles

fuel pump is damap

offside rear / nearside rear tyre valves are cracking

Fail 5 May 2016 84,011 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 82,891 miles

front brake pipe corroded ( as marked )

Pass 2 May 2014 81,240 miles

all tyre valves are cracking

nearside front brake hose is very close to suspension on full lock

Fail 1 May 2014 81,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,231 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,600 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 79,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,600 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 79,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 79,600 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 79,600 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2007 79,600 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 79,600 miles

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.

Pass 8 May 2006 79,319 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPC 356M registered?

VPC 356M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1974.

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