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VPC 591S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPC 591S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 97,874 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,541 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 97,541 miles

Offside Front Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,457 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,512 miles

Offside front kingpin has slight lift.

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

Pass 10 May 2014 90,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 88,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,944 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,674 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,984 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 591S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 VPC 591S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPC 591S?

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What year was VPC 591S registered?

VPC 591S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is VPC 591S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPC 591S shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPC 591S have outstanding finance?

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