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NAA 717T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

64,335 mi
Last recorded64,335 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAA 717T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear hubs slightly weeping

Fail 2 Oct 2025 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear hubs slightly weeping

Pass 18 May 2022 63,874 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 63,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,311 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension king pin

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,227 miles

floor is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,146 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,844 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,641 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil leaks

main beam warning light inop

slight play nearside front lower trunion

Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil leaks

main beam warning light inop

slight play nearside front lower trunion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,155 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside rear backplate wet

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,153 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leaks

nearside rear backplate wet

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 61,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,583 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,318 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,318 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside front sterring arm

Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,861 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 60,861 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 60,603 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2007 60,165 miles

as full test

Fail 30 May 2007 60,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight lift in king pins both

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2006 59,001 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NAA 717T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 NAA 717T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NAA 717T registered?

NAA 717T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 October 1978.

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The MOT history for NAA 717T shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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