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VPF 377S

1978 MG B Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,669 mi
Last recorded45,669 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B Roadster48,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPF 377S
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,669 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under bonnet and underbody untidy in places but acceptable (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

seatbelts reluctant to retract - acceptable at time of test

underbody rust protection and cover shields restrict examination of testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2021 45,669 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under bonnet and underbody untidy in places but acceptable (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working front both sides (3.5 (a))

seatbelts reluctant to retract - acceptable at time of test

underbody rust protection and cover shields restrict examination of testable items

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,666 miles

Corrosion around front chassis legs, outer cover sills fitted.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Some 'untidy' wiring in engine bay, under front wings and at rear underside.

Some play Nsf wheel bearing.

Thick carpet restricts examination of inner sills and floors.

Underside covered in underseal and waxoyl.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,254 miles

Washer operation just adequate.

Both rear end sills corroded.

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.

Outer sill covers fitted.

Slight play nsf wheel bearing and both rear wheel bearings.

Some slightly untidy wiring under front wings and in engine bay.

Underside of vehicle thick with waxoil/underseal.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,985 miles

nsf washer delivery poor - but washers and wipers adequately clear screen*

shields on outer sills restrict examination*

slight play in front wheelbearings

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,491 miles

Apparent hole in transmission tunnel appears to have been repaired from inside car.

Difficulty in thorough interior check due to thick carpet.

Headlamp aims and images just within set limits.

Oil leaks from rear diff, engine and gearbox.

Outer cover sills fitted.

Some untidy but acceptable wiring in engine bayand underneath.

Underside heavily waxoyled.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,374 miles

After market pwr steering kit fitted.

Difficulty in thorough inner sill check due to thick carpets.

Front discs slightly pitted.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Outer cover sills fitted.

Some untidy wiring in engine bay and underneath car.

Underside heavily waxoiled.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,374 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

After market pwr steering kit fitted.

Difficulty in thorough inner sill check due to thick carpets.

Front discs slightly pitted.

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Outer cover sills fitted.

Some untidy wiring in engine bay and underneath car.

Underside heavily waxoiled.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,644 miles

aftermarket power steering system fitted, hradlamp aims just within set limikts, some untidy wiring under bonnet and underneath near fuel tank, difficulty in checking outer sills due to cover sills fitted.

difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, some play in rear wheel bearings, front brake discs pitted, under side waxoiled.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,894 miles

difficulty in checking outer sills due to sill covers, underside generally rusty and subject to previous repairs, difficulty in checking inner sills dueto thick carpet.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 40,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

difficulty in checking outer sills due to sill covers, underside generally rusty and subject to previous repairs, difficulty in checking inner sills dueto thick carpet.

Pass 24 May 2011 40,155 miles

engine oil leaks,wiper clearance just adequate,slight play in frontking pins,difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, headlamp aimsjust withinset limits,underside generally quite rusty

outer cover sills fitted,

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,325 miles

slight dragging from rear brakes, very slight. slight corrosion of front brakes, corrosion generally on vehicle underside.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight dragging from rear brakes, very slight. slight corrosion of front brakes, corrosion generally on vehicle underside.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 38,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

UNABLE TO EXAMINE OUTER SILLS DUE TO SHIELDS* UNDERBODY RUSTEDIN PLACES* DIFF. OIL LEAKAGE* WIPER CLEARANCE POOR*

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,910 miles

UNABLE TO EXAMINE OUTER SILLS DUE TO SHIELDS* UNDERBODY RUSTEDIN PLACES* DIFF. OIL LEAKAGE* WIPER CLEARANCE POOR*

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,487 miles

O/S/R Shockabsorber noisy.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,210 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 38,209 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,990 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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VPF 377S is a 1978 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPF 377S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VPF 377S is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 8 March 1978.

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