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VRT 355M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,040 mi
Last recorded81,040 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRT 355M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,040 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met

oil leak

underbody undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,817 miles

chassis and under body undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,425 miles

body and chassis slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,425 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

body and chassis slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,398 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,069 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,951 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 77,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,894 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,635 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,348 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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VRT 355M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VRT 355M, 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 VRT 355M registered?

VRT 355M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1974.

Is VRT 355M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRT 355M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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