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XTW 692L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTW 692L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,368 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 68,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 67,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mount damage by grinder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mount damaged by grinder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases upper flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached king pin to trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mounting bracket cut with grinder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin to trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush pereshed (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear shock mounting bracket cut with grinder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 66,757 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 66,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,712 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,437 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,290 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 642,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,413 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,798 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,269 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Aug 2005 52,199 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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XTW 692L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XTW 692L, 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 XTW 692L registered?

XTW 692L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 January 1973.

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