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VRF 995S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,489 mi
Last recorded77,489 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRF 995S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,489 miles

Brake performance not tested Front to rear pipe burst. (3.7.A.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear burst. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Within 12" of the spring hanger. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

185/60/R14/82H. OF 5 OR 4 NR 4 NF 2mm.

Engine suffering from a misfire, which is causing the mixture to be out of specification.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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VRF 995S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 VRF 995S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRF 995S?

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What year was VRF 995S registered?

VRF 995S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1977.

Is VRF 995S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRF 995S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRF 995S have outstanding finance?

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