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TXG 430M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,777 mi
Last recorded16,777 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXG 430M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,748 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,748 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,539 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 14,792 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,242 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 14,049 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TXG 430M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXG 430M, 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 TXG 430M registered?

TXG 430M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 June 1973.

Is TXG 430M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXG 430M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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