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XYG 347L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,400 mi
Last recorded33,400 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYG 347L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 31,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,546 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,477 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,341 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,233 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,567 miles

offside front lower trunion has slight lift

Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,003 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,572 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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XYG 347L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XYG 347L, 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 XYG 347L registered?

XYG 347L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is XYG 347L safe to buy?

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