MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Electrical wiring insecure under car (1.9.2a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front king pin has slight play
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside chassis rail corroded but not in a prescribed area
nearside jacking point corroded
offside floor corroded but not in a prescribed area
offside rear spring hanger nylock nut only just secure
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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XAB 430M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XAB 430M, 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 XAB 430M registered?
XAB 430M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 24 September 1973.
Is XAB 430M safe to buy?
The MOT history for XAB 430M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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