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XWP 560M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 560M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 46,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

battery loose

nearside body corroding

offside front and rear tyres cracked and perishing

offside rear seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside front body corroding

offside front and offside rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,483 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,301 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 45,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,172 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 45,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

overheated at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,779 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,631 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 40,628 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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XWP 560M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWP 560M, 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.

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What year was XWP 560M registered?

XWP 560M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is XWP 560M safe to buy?

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