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5717 MG

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

7,266 mi
Last recorded7,266 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5717 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 7,266 miles

Main beam warning light not working but vehicle registered pre 1986

Pass 11 May 2018 6,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 5,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 4,611 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 3,405 miles

Inner tubes fitted to Tubeless Tyres

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 May 2015 3,298 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 2,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 841 miles

Inner tubes fitted in tubeless tyres

Slight oil loss from left hand rear hub

Slight oil loss from steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,380 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 99,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,266 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 97,041 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 96,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 94,935 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 94,935 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 94,927 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 92,851 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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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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