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XTD 436L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,811 mi
Last recorded29,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTD 436L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,811 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CONNECTION TO MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,379 miles

Front both bump stops bardly perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight blow from center exhaust pipe

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,006 miles

Front bump stops badely perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished almost to cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly perished almost down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 28,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bump stops badely perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished almost to cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly perished almost down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight lag in front brake application.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 28,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight lag in front brake application.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S MIRROR LOOSE

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,897 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,894 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,365 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 27,363 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,708 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,992 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear leaf spring rear bushes perished .

Fail 18 Jun 2008 24,128 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear leaf spring rear bushes perished .

Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,007 miles

Fuel pipes to rear corroding , Both leaf spring rear bushes perishing .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XTD 436L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XTD 436L, 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 XTD 436L registered?

XTD 436L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1973.

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