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VWL 628R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,332 mi
Last recorded42,332 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 628R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 42,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jamned (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel insecure (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember/lower spring mounting points (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

service brake 52%

transmission tunnel badly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,098 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,253 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to bulk head

Fail 16 Jul 2013 32,089 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front drop link rubbers perishing

corrosion to both front chassie legs

corrosion to bulk head /tunnel

corrosion to front sub frame

oil leak

rear leaf springs rubbers perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,871 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 27,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,333 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 27,333 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,590 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,940 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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VWL 628R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VWL 628R, 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 VWL 628R registered?

VWL 628R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1976.

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