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RAF 883

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,777 mi
Last recorded76,777 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 883
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves perished (4.1.D.1e)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,753 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves perished (4.1.D.1e)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Pass 27 May 2016 76,524 miles

Nearside Front bump stop rubber partly missing

Nearside Front servo hose poor

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shackle mount area (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 27 May 2016 76,524 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front bump stop rubber partly missing

Nearside Front servo hose poor

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shackle mount area (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 76,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f bump stop rubber partly missing

underside generally rusty

Pass 29 May 2014 75,955 miles

n/s front bump stop rubber missing

servo hose getting frail

Fail 29 May 2014 75,955 miles

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

n/s front bump stop rubber missing

servo hose getting frail

Pass 30 May 2013 75,735 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 75,281 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 74,894 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 73,758 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 73,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,285 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 73,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 71,234 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 883 is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 883, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAF 883 registered?

RAF 883 is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is RAF 883 safe to buy?

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