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XEB 591L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,368 mi
Last recorded94,368 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEB 591L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 94,368 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 94,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,761 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 93,745 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,931 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 92,931 miles

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

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 591L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 591L, 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

How do I check the history of XEB 591L?

You can check the full history of XEB 591L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XEB 591L registered?

XEB 591L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is XEB 591L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEB 591L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEB 591L have outstanding finance?

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