MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hand brake cable touching exhaust
Minimal weep on o/s front shock absorber
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reverse lights not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hand brake cable touching exhaust
Minimal weep on o/s front shock absorber
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reverse lights not working
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RAG 717H is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 RAG 717H, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RAG 717H?
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What year was RAG 717H registered?
RAG 717H is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is RAG 717H safe to buy?
The MOT history for RAG 717H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RAG 717H have outstanding finance?
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