MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
n/s front bump stop rubber missing
servo hose getting frail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front bump stop rubber missing
servo hose getting frail
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RAF 883?
You can check the full history of RAF 883 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for RAF 883 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RAF 883 have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RAF 883. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.