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XMC 63M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 63M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 53,241 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 53,241 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,574 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 52,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,327 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,568 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,538 miles

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,496 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 51,365 miles

rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,357 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyre treads cracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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XMC 63M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XMC 63M, 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 XMC 63M registered?

XMC 63M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 September 1973.

Is XMC 63M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMC 63M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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