MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front valance corroded
Nearside Front Lower wing corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front valance corroded
Nearside Front Lower wing corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
starter motor engages when lights switched on
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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VUB 431R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VUB 431R, 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.
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What year was VUB 431R registered?
VUB 431R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 20 May 1977.
Is VUB 431R safe to buy?
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