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XWW 563L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWW 563L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,417 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,524 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,116 miles

front brakes slightly worn

Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,116 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 92,373 miles

Seat belts poor operation

o/s/r wheel loose! (I tightened up)

oil leak

steering rack slight play n/s and o/s

Pass 25 Mar 2008 91,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 91,105 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both king pins

Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,334 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XWW 563L?

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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?

The MOT history for XWW 563L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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