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VUW 534S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,324 mi
Last recorded25,324 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 534S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,157 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,952 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear rebound strap broken

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door step corroded

offside and nearside sills, have signs of body filler.

slight play in offside rear hub

Fail 13 Aug 2012 22,964 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door step corroded

offside and nearside sills, have signs of body filler.

slight play in offside rear hub

Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front offside brake binding slightly

front sub frame and suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,890 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 22,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,587 miles

slight wear in front & rear bearings & rear antiroll bar bushes

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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VUW 534S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUW 534S, 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.

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What year was VUW 534S registered?

VUW 534S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 29 March 1978.

Is VUW 534S safe to buy?

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