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TJI 1717

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,850 mi
Last recorded40,850 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 1717
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,850 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,432 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 40,186 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,139 miles

adv offside lower quarter panel rusting

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,750 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,750 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,326 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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TJI 1717 is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TJI 1717, 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

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What year was TJI 1717 registered?

TJI 1717 is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is TJI 1717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJI 1717 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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