MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,329 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear foglamp operation intermitant
Engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear axle strap in poor condition
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre sidewall cracked
Offside rear axle strap in poor condition
Offside rear tyre sidewall perished
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear axle strap in poor condition
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre sidewall cracked
Offside rear axle strap in poor condition
Offside rear tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside parking brake effort requires attension
slight movement in offside lower trunion
steering rack showing signs of wear
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside parking brake effort requires attension
slight movement in offside lower trunion
slight movement in offside lower trunion
steering rack showing signs of wear
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight movement in offside & nearside lower trunions
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight movement in offside & nearside lower trunions
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play at both front lower trunions
How Reliable is the MG B?
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VRP 379W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 VRP 379W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VRP 379W registered?
VRP 379W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1981.
Is VRP 379W safe to buy?
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