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XXE 377M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,344 mi
Last recorded21,344 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXE 377M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 21,344 miles

Oil leak Engine/gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 21,344 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak Engine/gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,168 miles

Both rear brake back plates wet with axle oil

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,765 miles

N/side and O/side rear axle has slight oil leak from end seals,leaking on brake back plates

Slight oil leak from distributor seal.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,398 miles

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

o/side front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,716 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,409 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 19,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,973 miles

front exhaust system blowing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,495 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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XXE 377M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXE 377M, 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 XXE 377M registered?

XXE 377M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is XXE 377M safe to buy?

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