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RAG 285H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,135 mi
Last recorded53,135 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAG 285H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 53,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,257 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 47,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,492 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,367 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 35,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,565 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 28,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 25,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,042 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 20,692 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 20,259 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 20,259 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 May 2006 19,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 26 May 2006 19,745 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

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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RAG 285H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 RAG 285H, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAG 285H registered?

RAG 285H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1970.

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