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RAF 898M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,504 mi
Last recorded38,504 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 898M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,504 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 38,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,293 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,898 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,554 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 35,699 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 35,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,084 miles

rear tyres cracking,

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,875 miles

slight lift in o/s/f bottom trunion

vehicle been undersealed

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 898M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RAF 898M, 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

How do I check the history of RAF 898M?

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What year was RAF 898M registered?

RAF 898M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1974.

Is RAF 898M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAF 898M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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