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RAF 669M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,565 mi
Last recorded35,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 669M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,565 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 35,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,795 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,546 miles

General engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Slight play in Anti roll bar 'D' bush.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,293 miles

2/ingnition switch hard to turn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 32,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

2/ingnition switch hard to turn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,772 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion front springs

rack damp

Fail 13 Feb 2013 31,772 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion front springs

rack damp

Fail 17 May 2012 31,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

battery security

slight bind front brakes

slight play rack + susp joints

Pass 17 May 2012 31,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery security

slight bind front brakes

slight play rack + susp joints

Pass 24 May 2011 30,578 miles

slight bind n/s/f

Fail 24 May 2011 30,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

h/b lever little loose

Fail 3 Jun 2010 29,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

h/b lever little loose

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,453 miles

small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyre walls

Fail 28 May 2009 29,447 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

alternator belt very loose

offside and nearside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,408 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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RAF 669M is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 RAF 669M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAF 669M registered?

RAF 669M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 26 March 1974.

Is RAF 669M safe to buy?

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