1979 MG B Roadster 3.5L Petrol · VJI 118
1979 MG B Roadster (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1993. Recorded mileage 39,393 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 3500cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
VJI 118 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 39,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VJI 118 Mileage History
- 19/07/202338,301 mi
- 07/09/202338,353 mi+52 mi
- 30/08/202438,830 mi+477 mi
- 22/07/202539,392 mi+562 mi
- 29/07/202539,393 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VJI 118 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mg B Roadster (VJI 118) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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