MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear tyre sidewalls are cracked
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing
wear in prop shaft universal joints
both head lamp reflectors corroded
minor drag noted on both front wheels
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)
both head light reflectors are starting to corrod at bottom edge
both rear tyres have surface cracks on outer walls
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
both headlamp reflectors corroding at bottom
right hand rear tyre surface cracks on outer wall
both head lamp reflectors corroding at bottom edge
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
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
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
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?
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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.
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XEB 168L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1973.
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