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XGU 924M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,145 mi
Last recorded41,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 924M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,318 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 3,302 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 3,299 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 2,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

knocking from front suspension - no fault found

Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

knocking from front suspension - no fault found

Fail 30 May 2014 3,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 30 May 2014 3,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Fail 31 Aug 2012 2,929 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side parking brake performance low

rear foot brakes unbalanced 21% and need attention

Pass 31 Aug 2012 2,929 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side parking brake performance low

rear foot brakes unbalanced 21% and need attention

Pass 12 Aug 2011 2,731 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 2,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water leaking from engine

Pass 16 Apr 2010 1,996 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 1,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 1,373 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 1,133 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 99,144 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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XGU 924M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGU 924M, 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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What year was XGU 924M registered?

XGU 924M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is XGU 924M safe to buy?

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