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VUF 538S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUF 538S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,066 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,461 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 73,457 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2009 73,051 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 72,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,122 miles

C.O Just In Limits

Slight Play In N/S Rear Wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,367 miles

nsr tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2006 71,365 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

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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VUF 538S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VUF 538S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUF 538S registered?

VUF 538S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VUF 538S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUF 538S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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