MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front suspension lower arms bushes deteriorated but no play
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front suspension upper trunnion slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front suspension lower arms bushes deteriorated but no play
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front suspension upper trunnion slight play
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Deteriorated and Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Lower Arm Outer Join Area Very Greasy and Rubbers Deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Large Screw Driven Through Seat Belt Seemingly To Prevent Retracting Fully *DANGEROUS* (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Lower Arm Outer Join Area Rubbers Very Greasy
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Large Screw Driven Through Seat Belt Seemingly To Prevent Retracting Fully *DANGEROUS* (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPL 751M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VPL 751M, 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.
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What year was VPL 751M registered?
VPL 751M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1974.
Is VPL 751M safe to buy?
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