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VFE 83M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 83M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,617 miles

osr axle strap spliting

Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,274 miles

offside rear axle strap spliting

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,714 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 97,597 miles

up lift in offside front upper and lower trunions

Fail 27 Jun 2011 97,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

up lift in offside front upper and lower trunions

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,189 miles

clutch slave cylinder hose inscure

nsf brake hose close to tyre on left hand lock

slight playin steering uj

Pass 7 Jun 2008 96,956 miles

clutch slave cylinder flexy hose inscure

slight play in steering uj

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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VFE 83M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 VFE 83M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFE 83M registered?

VFE 83M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is VFE 83M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFE 83M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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