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XTP 832L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,366 mi
Last recorded21,366 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTP 832L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 21,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,286 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 21,280 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 21,007 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 21,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

wear in front suspension pins

wiring untidy under bonnet

Fail 5 Jun 2017 20,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

wear in front suspension pins

wiring untidy under bonnet

Pass 23 May 2016 20,184 miles

n/s mirror cracked

sympathetic road braketest performed

wiring untidy under bonnet

Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,086 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

sympathetic road brake test performed

wiring untidy under bonnet

Fail 2 Apr 2014 20,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

sympathetic road brake test performed

wiring untidy under bonnet

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s washer inoperative

wiring untidy in engine compartment

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,440 miles

n/s/r brake backplate oily

sympathetic road brake test performed

Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,006 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,558 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

sympayhetic brake test performed

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,115 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 17,103 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,974 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,860 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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XTP 832L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XTP 832L, 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 XTP 832L registered?

XTP 832L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is XTP 832L safe to buy?

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