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XAB 430M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,380 mi
Last recorded43,380 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 430M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 43,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,237 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 43,219 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,969 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,944 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 42,892 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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