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VVK 82G

1997 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,953 mi
Last recorded14,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVK 82G
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,953 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s borderline (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,884 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

o/s/f wing at bottom corroded

slight damage to f/no plate

Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 14,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

o/s/f lower edge corroded, (wing)

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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VVK 82G is a 1997 MG B in Yellow with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 VVK 82G, 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 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VVK 82G registered?

VVK 82G is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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