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VWX 575S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,510 mi
Last recorded40,510 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWX 575S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,510 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 40,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 38,702 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 38,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,509 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside inner sills (6.1.B.2)

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,454 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 38,454 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 38,403 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 38,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 38,393 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,326 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,215 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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VWX 575S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VWX 575S, 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

How do I check the history of VWX 575S?

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What year was VWX 575S registered?

VWX 575S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VWX 575S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWX 575S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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