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VUM 11N

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUM 11N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 66,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Offside Front Lower trunion slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff and both halfshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2025 65,342 miles

Nearside Rear halfshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Upper trunion slight play

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light not working

reversing light not working

welding repairs covered with underseal

Fail 4 Feb 2025 65,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear halfshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Upper trunion slight play

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light not working

reversing light not working

welding repairs covered with underseal

Pass 2 May 2023 63,130 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 61,137 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,070 miles

slight damage nsr sill

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,190 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,210 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 34,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,366 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,751 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front flexable slightly twisted but not catching

Fail 20 Sep 2010 26,746 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,893 miles

asper previous vt 32

Fail 7 Mar 2007 6,881 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

oil leak from gearbox

small leak fron nearside rear hub seal

Oil leak

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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VUM 11N is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 VUM 11N, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUM 11N registered?

VUM 11N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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