MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
n/s front tyre sidewall perished
slight lift n/s front king pin
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f tyre badly cracked sidewall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NSF & OSF INNER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT SUFFICIENTLY TO ADVERSELY AFFECT BRAKING OR STEERING & JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA FOR SEATS/BELTS
NSF & OSF LOWER WING AREAS CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA OR STRUCTURAL
NSF TYRE AGE CRACKED
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NSF & OSF INNER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT SUFFICIENTLY TO ADVERSELY AFFECT BRAKING OR STEERING & JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA FOR SEATS/BELTS
NSF & OSF LOWER WING AREAS CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA OR STRUCTURAL
NSF TYRE AGE CRACKED
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s o/s/f lower wing edges corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s o/s/f wings lower edges corroded
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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VTG 478S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 VTG 478S, 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.
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What year was VTG 478S registered?
VTG 478S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 26 June 1978.
Is VTG 478S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTG 478S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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