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VPO 620N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,934 mi
Last recorded63,934 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPO 620N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 63,934 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,425 miles

Ignition switch and wiring getting hot

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column lower bush has slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2025 63,425 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Ignition switch and wiring getting hot

Steering column lower bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2024 62,970 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 62,963 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp beam images kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides on limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,542 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 62,542 miles

Central Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 62,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 59,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 58,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,331 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,311 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,920 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,555 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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VPO 620N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VPO 620N, 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 VPO 620N registered?

VPO 620N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 30 September 1974.

Is VPO 620N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPO 620N shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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