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VPJ 813M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPJ 813M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,319 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,981 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 70,980 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,456 miles

both rear road springs have front bushes perishing

rear exhaust mounting is cracking

slight movement in offside steering track rod inner joint

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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VPJ 813M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VPJ 813M, 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

How do I check the history of VPJ 813M?

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What year was VPJ 813M registered?

VPJ 813M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 26 April 1974.

Is VPJ 813M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPJ 813M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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