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XYY 218M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,968 mi
Last recorded31,968 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYY 218M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,788 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,635 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 31,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,573 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear propshaft UJ has slight play.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 31,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear propshaft UJ has slight play.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,487 miles

Holes outside prescribed area at ns + os front

Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Holes outside prescribed area at ns + os front

Pass 8 May 2009 31,487 miles

Hole to nsf floor outside prescribed area

Fail 5 May 2009 31,487 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hole to nsf floor outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,487 miles

NOTE VERY RUSTY ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,487 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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XYY 218M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYY 218M, 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 XYY 218M registered?

XYY 218M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is XYY 218M safe to buy?

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