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VPE 921S

1978 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,266 mi
Last recorded55,266 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 921S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 55,266 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,262 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,291 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 26,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2009 22,720 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,839 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 9,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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VPE 921S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPE 921S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPE 921S?

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What year was VPE 921S registered?

VPE 921S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 February 1978.

Is VPE 921S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPE 921S 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.

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