MOT Status
ValidMileage
14,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front bump stops poor condition,
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Handbrake efficiency very poor
Rear Axle travel straps poor condition.
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bump stops poor condition,
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Handbrake efficiency very poor
Rear Axle travel straps poor condition.
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XUP 742L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XUP 742L, 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 XUP 742L registered?
XUP 742L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is XUP 742L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XUP 742L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XUP 742L have outstanding finance?
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