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VPH 791M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,577 mi
Last recorded24,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 791M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,882 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,742 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 23,739 miles

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear back plate damp with oil

Pass 3 Jun 2006 22,719 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 22,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

lift in both front kingpins

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

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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VPH 791M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPH 791M, 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 VPH 791M registered?

VPH 791M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1974.

Is VPH 791M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPH 791M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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