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VPG 239M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,473 mi
Last recorded3,473 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 239M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 3,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 2,972 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 2,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 2,171 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 1,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 1,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 743 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 436 miles

nearside rear brake sticky

Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes sticky

nearside rear lamp deteraited

offside rear service & parking brakes lower readings than nearside

Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,484 miles

battery positive lead needs rerouting

Pass 14 Aug 2008 99,159 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,959 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,959 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion above rear leaf springs

some play in front suspension components

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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VPG 239M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VPG 239M, 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 VPG 239M registered?

VPG 239M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 May 1974.

Is VPG 239M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPG 239M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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