MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,266 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Main beam warning light not working but vehicle registered pre 1986
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Inner tubes fitted to Tubeless Tyres
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Inner tubes fitted to Tubeless Tyres
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil Loss from n/s/r Hub
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Slight oil loss from left hand rear hub
Inner tubes fitted in tubeless tyres
Slight oil loss from left hand rear hub
Slight oil loss from steering rack
Inner tubes fitted to tubeless tyres ( wire wheels)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight oil loss from left hand rear hub
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Inner tubes fitted to tubeless tyres ( wire wheels)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight oil loss from left hand rear hub
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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5717 MG is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 5717 MG, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 5717 MG registered?
5717 MG is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is 5717 MG safe to buy?
The MOT history for 5717 MG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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