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VPK 860M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,719 mi
Last recorded26,719 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 860M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2024 26,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 25,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 25,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 18,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight perishing of side walls of tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,430 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 15,862 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,161 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,344 miles

rear brakes just in balance limits

slight lift in front king pins

Pass 23 Apr 2007 4,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,673 miles

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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VPK 860M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPK 860M, 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 VPK 860M?

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What year was VPK 860M registered?

VPK 860M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1974.

Is VPK 860M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPK 860M shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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