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VCG 941R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,504 mi
Last recorded93,504 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCG 941R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,504 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 93,276 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 92,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear backplate damp but not showing signs of leaking when brake applied

offside rear backplate damp but not showing signs of leaking when brake applied

Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear backplate damp but not showing signs of leaking when brake applied

offside rear backplate damp but not showing signs of leaking when brake applied

Fail 29 Aug 2013 92,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear back plate damp but not showing sighns of leaking when brake applied

offside rear backplate damp but not showing sighns of leaking when brake applied

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,655 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 91,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,795 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 88,795 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,515 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 88,510 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VCG 941R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCG 941R, 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 VCG 941R registered?

VCG 941R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is VCG 941R safe to buy?

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