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XVT 748M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,741 mi
Last recorded70,741 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVT 748M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,741 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,558 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 70,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,375 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 1 Jun 2016 70,375 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 4 May 2011 70,256 miles

extensive underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2011 70,245 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

extensive underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,910 miles

Oil leak

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

generall corrosion to underbody

oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2009 69,660 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 69,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery tray corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,483 miles

centre exhaust mounting slight splitting

Pass 11 May 2007 68,692 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 68,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 68,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

HORN POOR==PLAY IN ST COL TOP BUSH==NS BACK PLATE CORRODED==BATT TRAY CORRODED==PLAY IN OSF UPRIGHT==

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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XVT 748M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XVT 748M, 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 XVT 748M registered?

XVT 748M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 August 1973.

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