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XDH 753L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,678 mi
Last recorded84,678 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDH 753L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 84,678 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 84,678 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,599 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 84,587 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,510 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 84,510 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 84,462 miles

o/s rear brake sticky

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,415 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 84,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 84,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 84,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 83,932 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 83,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 83,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 83,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 83,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,813 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,379 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 82,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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XDH 753L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XDH 753L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XDH 753L registered?

XDH 753L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is XDH 753L safe to buy?

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