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XBH 250M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,702 mi
Last recorded57,702 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBH 250M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 53,060 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 51,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 44,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,889 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 42,889 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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XBH 250M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XBH 250M, 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

How do I check the history of XBH 250M?

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What year was XBH 250M registered?

XBH 250M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 31 August 1973.

Is XBH 250M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBH 250M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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