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XWY 588L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,929 mi
Last recorded73,929 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWY 588L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 72,572 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 70,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,373 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 68,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 67,668 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover fowling wheel on lock (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 May 2015 65,783 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 May 2015 65,783 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,680 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,959 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,959 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,084 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,764 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,764 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 62,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,631 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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XWY 588L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XWY 588L, 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 XWY 588L?

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What year was XWY 588L registered?

XWY 588L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is XWY 588L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWY 588L shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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