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VBV 240R

1976 MG B

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,494 mi
Last recorded6,494 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 240R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 6,494 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 5,065 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 4,632 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 4,630 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating Possible oval drum (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven Bias to off side and up to 45% difference to near side (3.7.B.2)

Fuel filter damaged... Requires renew and re-route pipe

Rear Slight brake bind both sides

Pass 8 Oct 2008 4,568 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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VBV 240R is a 1976 MG B in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VBV 240R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBV 240R registered?

VBV 240R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is VBV 240R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBV 240R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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