MOT Status
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26,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under seal coated , wet weather
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under seal coated , wet weather
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floor (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded
offside front floor corroded outside prescribed area
offside front lower wing corroded outside prescribed area
Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear (3.6.B.4d)
both outer sills slight corrosion
both rear inner sills slight corrosion
both rear inner wheel arches slight corrosion
bulk head slight corroded
engine oil low
rear chasis rails slight corrosion
bulkhead corrodfd
steering rack slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
bulk head corroded
floors and inner sills corroded
rear springs corroded
slight play to steering rack
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both floors corroded and repaired
both outer sills slight corroded
both rear inner wings slight corrosion and repaired
bulk head repaired
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrosion to both front inner wings and repaired
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both floors corroded and repaired
both outer sills slight corroded
both rear inner wings slight corrosion and repaired
bulk head repaired
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrosion to both front inner wings and repaired
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
bulk head corroded
floors corroded
nearside outer sill corroded
rear valance corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
bulk head corroded
floors corroded
nearside outer sill corroded
rear valance corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear inner wheel arches corroded
front beam corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to floors inner wings and supension
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to floors inner wings and supension
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to both rear inner wings
corrosion to bulk head
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to both rear inner wings
corrosion to bulk head
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r axle strap slightly deteriated
slight corrosion around both jacking points
slight corrosion on both rear inner arches
How Reliable is the MG B?
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XWH 715L is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 XWH 715L, 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 54 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 XWH 715L?
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What year was XWH 715L registered?
XWH 715L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 October 1972.
Is XWH 715L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XWH 715L shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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