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XDS 723W

1981 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

51,058 mi
Last recorded51,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDS 723W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,058 miles

1x front exhaust clamp loose

battery loose

Fail 2 Jul 2013 51,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

1x front exhaust clamp loose

battery loose

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,959 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 50,956 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,753 miles

both front coil springs corroded at top

engine/gearbox damp

exhaust corroding and clamps thin

front to rear and both front and rear brake pipes greased

handbrake cables greased

offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge

part missing from offside front window winder

whole of underneath of vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Jun 2011 50,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front coil springs corroded at top

engine/gearbox damp

exhaust corroding and clamps thin

front to rear and both front and rear brake pipes greased

handbrake cables greased

offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge

part missing from offside front window winder

whole of underneath of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 May 2010 50,473 miles

front brakes imbalance

front coil springs corroded

car undersealed

offside front brake back plate missing

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 25 May 2010 50,472 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

car undersealed

front brakes imbalance

front coil springs corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 7 May 2009 50,282 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,266 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER LOCKTAB NOT VERY SECURE

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,717 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 49,717 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

handbrake cable fouling exhaust

o/s/r tyre just 165/14

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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XDS 723W is a 1981 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 XDS 723W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XDS 723W registered?

XDS 723W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1981.

Is XDS 723W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDS 723W shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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