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XAB 220M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,764 mi
Last recorded41,764 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 220M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 41,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,444 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 41,444 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,908 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,337 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 35,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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XAB 220M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAB 220M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAB 220M registered?

XAB 220M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 11 October 1973.

Is XAB 220M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 220M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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