Beta Rr (2017)
2017 Beta Rr
CarHunch analysed 218 real MOT records for the 2017 Beta Rr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 BETA RR passes its MOT first time in 87.2% of cases, a solid 7 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this model is more reliable than most. The dangerous defect rate sits at 9.2%, which is reassuringly low and well below concern territory for a buyer.
These vehicles are running very low mileage for their age—averaging just 1,711 miles—which suggests they're either weekend toys or lightly used, making the high pass rate less surprising but still credible. With only 0.55 failures per vehicle and 2.3 advisories on average, owners aren't facing expensive repair bills; if you're considering one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection to confirm it's been properly maintained during low-use periods, as long gaps between drives can hide corrosion and fluid degradation.
What to check before buying a 2017 Beta Rr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Beta Rr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Beta Rr vehicles fall between 800 and 2,093 miles.
2017 Beta Rr — Still on the Road
79 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Beta Rr
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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32.3%
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
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25.7%
Rear reflector missing
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17%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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16.8%
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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11.7%
Horn not working
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10.9%
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
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9.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
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9.2%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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