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VVS 768S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,761 mi
Last recorded47,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 768S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 47,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,672 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 47,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 47,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 46,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,424 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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VVS 768S 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 87.5%.

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 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 VVS 768S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVS 768S registered?

VVS 768S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 17 October 1977.

Is VVS 768S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVS 768S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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