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VRO 5S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

1,022 mi
Last recorded1,022 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 5S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 1,022 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 863 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 671 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 479 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 313 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 24 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 3,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 1,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 1,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 824 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 99,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,439 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,173 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,748 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 94,956 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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VRO 5S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VRO 5S, 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

How do I check the history of VRO 5S?

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What year was VRO 5S registered?

VRO 5S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is VRO 5S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRO 5S shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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