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VWY 502S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWY 502S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre badly perished almost down to cords

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both door mirrors insecure

both front king pins have slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,286 miles

all brake pipes coated in under sealant

battery box heavily corroded

clutch pipe leaking fluid

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers perished

slight play in front prop shaft universal joint

Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,276 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes coated in under sealant

battery box heavily corroded

clutch pipe leaking fluid

gear box oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers perished

slight play in front prop shaft universal joint

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,437 miles

n/s lower trunion worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,865 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 91,860 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,837 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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VWY 502S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWY 502S, 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 VWY 502S registered?

VWY 502S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VWY 502S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWY 502S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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