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VTO 321S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,907 mi
Last recorded51,907 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTO 321S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,738 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,422 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 45,419 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,214 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,433 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 42,491 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,804 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,804 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,725 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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VTO 321S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 VTO 321S, 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 49 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 VTO 321S registered?

VTO 321S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1977.

Is VTO 321S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTO 321S shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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