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VUS 21R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,411 mi
Last recorded14,411 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUS 21R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,411 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight corrosion nearside and offside floor to sill

Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting in both front chassis sections

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

corrosion starting in offside floor to sill area

Fail 14 Apr 2009 13,386 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting in both front chassis sections

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

corrosion starting in offside floor to sill area

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,544 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 11,540 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,420 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 10,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,428 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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VUS 21R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUS 21R, 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 VUS 21R registered?

VUS 21R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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The MOT history for VUS 21R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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