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VVL 423M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,397 mi
Last recorded13,397 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVL 423M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 12,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,907 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,663 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres cracking on tread and o/s cracking on outer sidewall

both front wiper blades torn

fuel cap seal perished

lift present at steering column ( upper )

o/s reverse light inop

o/s/f track rod end grease cover split

Fail 26 Jul 2011 9,663 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres cracking on tread and o/s cracking on outer sidewall

both front wiper blades torn

fuel cap seal perished

lift present at steering column ( upper )

o/s reverse light inop

o/s/f track rod end grease cover split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,283 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,446 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,402 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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VVL 423M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 VVL 423M, 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 52 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 VVL 423M registered?

VVL 423M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is VVL 423M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVL 423M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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