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VRJ 944S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,886 mi
Last recorded20,886 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRJ 944S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 20,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake cable insecure support strap broken (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,731 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle check straps badly cracked and perished

parking brake cable strap broken

Fail 27 Jun 2017 20,727 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high engine will not idle long enough on its own to carry out proper test (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle check straps badly cracked and perished

parking brake cable strap broken

Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner rack joint has play

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch near sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper poor

Fail 6 Nov 2015 20,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner rack joint has play

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch near sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper poor

Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,617 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,429 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 204,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 204,421 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 20,419 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside headlamp reflector poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VRJ 944S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 VRJ 944S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VRJ 944S registered?

VRJ 944S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is VRJ 944S safe to buy?

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