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XWT 421L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,195 mi
Last recorded54,195 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWT 421L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,990 miles

Nearside Rear link to arm slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2015 42,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre nas splits

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,985 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,418 miles

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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XWT 421L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XWT 421L, 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 XWT 421L registered?

XWT 421L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is XWT 421L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWT 421L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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