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XEV 365L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,766 mi
Last recorded9,766 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 365L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2017 9,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 9,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 8,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 8,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,079 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2012 7,919 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

propshaft has play in a universal joint

rear diff. oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 7,546 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all tyres have sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,635 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,962 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 4,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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XEV 365L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEV 365L, 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 XEV 365L registered?

XEV 365L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is XEV 365L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEV 365L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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