MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Gearbox mountings soft and breaking up
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake backplate corroded
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog light missing
Rear of main fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
fuel pipes rusty
nearside front brake pads rattling in caliper
offside and nearside front floor panels rusty and holed, not within 30cm of any load bearing points at present.
offside rear wheel arch panel slight surface corrosion
play in rear axle
radiator showing signs of advance deterioration
slight wear in steering rack under load
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
fuel pipes rusty
nearside front brake pads rattling in caliper
offside and nearside front floor panels rusty and holed, not within 30cm of any load bearing points at present.
offside rear wheel arch panel slight surface corrosion
play in rear axle
radiator showing signs of advance deterioration
slight wear in steering rack under load
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XTF 953L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 XTF 953L, 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 XTF 953L registered?
XTF 953L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1973.
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