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M17 MGR

1995 MG B

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

21,180 mi
Last recorded21,180 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 MG B32,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 MGR
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 21,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 20,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 20,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 20,867 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 20,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 18,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks on the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks on the outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2017 17,224 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 15,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 10,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 9,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,878 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,688 miles

near side head lamp aim slightly to the right

of side headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 6,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 5,619 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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M17 MGR is a 1995 MG B in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1995 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 32,113 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 M17 MGR, 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 31 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M17 MGR registered?

M17 MGR is a 1995 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M17 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 MGR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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