MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Extensive welding repairs have been carried out to this vehicle which appear ok
Non structural corrosion to rear inner wings
Non structural corrosion to rear inner wings
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Non structural corrosion to rear inner wings
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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XBN 707L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 XBN 707L, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XBN 707L registered?
XBN 707L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1972.
Is XBN 707L safe to buy?
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