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XAB 696M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,394 mi
Last recorded8,394 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 696M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 8,394 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 4,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 4,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 3,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 2,945 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 2,945 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2011 1,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 899 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 881 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nsr brake backing plate damp with oil

Pass 20 Aug 2009 316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,971 miles

slight age cracking onn/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,964 miles

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 696M is a 1973 MG B GT in White 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 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 696M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAB 696M registered?

XAB 696M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 2 October 1973.

Is XAB 696M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 696M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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