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RAX 171F

2004 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,058 mi
Last recorded10,058 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG B26,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 171F
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 10,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,031 miles

Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main beam warning light not working

rust holes nearside front floorpan outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

mainbeam warning light not working

surface rust on front suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 7,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

mainbeam warning light not working

surface rust on front suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,175 miles

Audio "tell tale" only on offside indicater.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear sill closing panel

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Surface corrsion & slight weakening of nearside front floor panel

Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

long travel on hand brake

Fail 27 Jun 2008 5,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

long travel on hand brake

Pass 3 May 2007 2,849 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 2,840 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front anti roll bar bent.

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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RAX 171F is a 2004 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 26,354 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 RAX 171F, 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 22 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RAX 171F registered?

RAX 171F is a 2004 MG B, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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