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XEB 168L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

7,536 mi
Last recorded7,536 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEB 168L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 7,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 7,536 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,398 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 7,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 7,301 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,899 miles

rear tyre sidewalls are cracked

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

wear in prop shaft universal joints

Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,699 miles

both head lamp reflectors corroded

minor drag noted on both front wheels

Fail 15 Aug 2012 6,699 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,666 miles

both head light reflectors are starting to corrod at bottom edge

both rear tyres have surface cracks on outer walls

Fail 16 Aug 2011 6,666 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both head light reflectors are starting to corrod at bottom edge

both rear tyres have surface cracks on outer walls

Pass 13 Aug 2010 6,574 miles

both headlamp reflectors corroding at bottom

right hand rear tyre surface cracks on outer wall

Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,431 miles

both head lamp reflectors corroding at bottom edge

Fail 14 Aug 2009 6,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both head lamp reflectors corroding at bottom edge

Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,222 miles

all tyres have surface cracks on inner and outer walls cord not visible(would recommend replacing all tyres )

both headlamp reflectors starting to corrod at bottom edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

minor brake drag noted on right hand front brake

minor lift noticed in right hand steering swivel

right hand front tyre worn to 3mm

steering rack noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,863 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 5,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres have heavy surface cracks on inner and outer walls

both lower front wish bones inner bushs showing signs of wear

minor lift noted in both front steering swivel pins(WOULD BE EASED BY GREASING)

right hand and left hand headlight reflectors are corroding badly at bottom edges

right hand rear reflector has minor crack

Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,734 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 5,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

left hand front tyre has surface cracks on inner and outer walls

lift noted in right hand front steering swivel pin

minor wear noted in left hand front steering swivel at bottom

would advice shallower locking nuts on securing nuts lower wishbone inner mounts

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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XEB 168L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XEB 168L, 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 XEB 168L registered?

XEB 168L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is XEB 168L safe to buy?

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