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XUD 232M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUD 232M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,367 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,322 miles

slight perishing on n/s/r and o/s/r lower spring hanger bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,209 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 56,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven Low (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,718 miles

main beam tell tale defective

Fail 3 Jun 2013 55,717 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

main beam tell tale defective

Pass 22 May 2012 55,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,445 miles

slight free play in steering

slight lift in n/s and o/s/f king pins

Fail 30 May 2009 53,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight free play in steering

slight lift in n/s and o/s/f king pins

Pass 8 May 2008 52,527 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 51,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,557 miles

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

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

slight blow from all exhaust joints

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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XUD 232M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUD 232M, 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

How do I check the history of XUD 232M?

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What year was XUD 232M registered?

XUD 232M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is XUD 232M safe to buy?

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