MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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.
nsf washer delivery poor - but washers and wipers adequately clear screen*
shields on outer sills restrict examination*
slight play in front wheelbearings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
slight dragging from rear brakes, very slight. slight corrosion of front brakes, corrosion generally on vehicle underside.
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.
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*
UNABLE TO EXAMINE OUTER SILLS DUE TO SHIELDS* UNDERBODY RUSTEDIN PLACES* DIFF. OIL LEAKAGE* WIPER CLEARANCE POOR*
O/S/R Shockabsorber noisy.
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)
How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?
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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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