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RAG 717H

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,835 mi
Last recorded79,835 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAG 717H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,835 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,819 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 78,819 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,852 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 78,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,656 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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