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VVO 996S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 3898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,051 mi
Last recorded3,051 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVO 996S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 3,051 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 3,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 2,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 2,964 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak Hub Seal ()

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak Hub Seal ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 2,918 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 2,776 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 2,625 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 2,625 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 2,528 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 2,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 2,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 2,520 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 2,514 miles

slight oil leak o/s/r and n/s/r hubs

Pass 30 Apr 2009 2,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 2,055 miles

holes in floor around jaking point, not a load bearing point

Pass 19 Apr 2006 1,995 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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VVO 996S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 3,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VVO 996S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VVO 996S?

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What year was VVO 996S registered?

VVO 996S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is VVO 996S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVO 996S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VVO 996S have outstanding finance?

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