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VUE 550S

1977 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,581 mi
Last recorded86,581 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUE 550S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,581 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 84,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 84,684 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 84,539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,147 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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VUE 550S is a 1977 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUE 550S, 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

How do I check the history of VUE 550S?

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What year was VUE 550S registered?

VUE 550S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is VUE 550S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUE 550S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUE 550S have outstanding finance?

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