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XWB 968M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,218 mi
Last recorded23,218 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWB 968M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both springs (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 23,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both springs (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm attached to shock absorber

slight play in offside front "d" rubber mounting

Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,346 miles

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

slight damage to offside outer bodysill

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm attached to shock absorber

some play in front antiroll bar offside "d" rubber mounting

Fail 4 Nov 2013 17,343 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to offside outer bodysill

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm attached to shock absorber

some play in front antiroll bar offside "d" rubber mounting

Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,351 miles

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

corrosion in offside front floorpan but not in failure area

long travel on handbrake

slight damage to offside outer bodysill

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm attached to shock absorber

some play in offside front antiroll bar "d" rubber

unable to conduct brake test because of split in brake hose

wiper blade rubbers hard and deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2011 14,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion in offside front floorpan but not in failure area

long travel on handbrake

slight damage to offside outer bodysill

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm attached to shock absorber

some play in offside front antiroll bar "d" rubber

unable to conduct brake test because of split in brake hose

wiper blade rubbers hard and deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,351 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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XWB 968M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWB 968M, 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 XWB 968M registered?

XWB 968M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 September 1973.

Is XWB 968M safe to buy?

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