MOT Status
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50,416 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear axle straps in poor condition
Rear axle straps in poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front brake balance only just acceptable
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear axle /brake bake plate oily
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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VAA 855R is a 1976 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 VAA 855R, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VAA 855R registered?
VAA 855R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1976.
Is VAA 855R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAA 855R shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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