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VPL 751M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,477 mi
Last recorded14,477 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 751M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 14,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 13,826 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 13,826 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 13,473 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 12,360 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 12,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,204 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 10,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,480 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 10,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,878 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 9,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,715 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 9,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 8,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 8,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 7,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,614 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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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?

The MOT history for VPL 751M shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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