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VXE 690M

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,622 mi
Last recorded54,622 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXE 690M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,622 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 54,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear floor and outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,715 miles

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Nearside Rear brake reading lower

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp beam images slightly weaker

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,094 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

beam images slightly weaker

front number plate starting to fade

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f tyre tread starting to split (perish)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from steering column

Fail 15 Jun 2015 53,094 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

beam images slightly weaker

front number plate starting to fade

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f tyre tread starting to split (perish)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from steering column

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,593 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 52,593 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,474 miles

nearside floor pans showing signs off corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,188 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,188 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,364 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

underside of car getting weak with corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,585 miles

underside of car getting weak with rust

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,596 miles

floors and sills getting weak with corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2008 48,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside sill getting weak with rust

Fail 25 Aug 2007 48,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

V5 REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE DOES NOT MATCH VEHICLE . CHASSIS AND COLOUR ARE INCORRECT ON V5. †CHASSIS READS GHN53 AND V5 READS GHM53. †COLOUR YELLOW AND NOT GOLD.

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres show surface cracking and age

vehicle shows weld repairs throughout †weld repairs show age and surface corrosion throughout

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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VXE 690M is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 VXE 690M, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VXE 690M registered?

VXE 690M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 July 1973.

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