MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Indicator switch faulty stiff (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner reverse light out
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both the offside and nearside are slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S steering rack inner joint has play
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front brakes slightly worn
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brakes slightly worn
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both steering rack gaitors have a small pin hole not letting in dirt
both of the electric fuel pump rubber hoses are heavily cracked but not chafed or damaged. Replacement is recommended though
corrosion on the underside of the vehicle. This is mainly the rear suspension components
offside rear outer sill has minor corrosion
slight play in the steering column upper bearing
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak or covered in wax oil
oil leak from diff
slight play both ends of the steering rack
slight play offside rear wheel bearing
unable to fully inspect both front coil springs
Seat belts poor operation
o/s/r wheel loose! (I tightened up)
oil leak
steering rack slight play n/s and o/s
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in both king pins
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XWW 563L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 XWW 563L, 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 XWW 563L registered?
XWW 563L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1973.
Is XWW 563L safe to buy?
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