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XDX 719L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDX 719L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,861 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 95,861 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,170 miles

All tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front suspension bounce pad missing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 90,195 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2010 90,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,107 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,389 miles

nearside front shock absorber weeping oil

nearside steering rack gaiter perrished

Pass 21 Dec 2007 89,021 miles

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front lower wishbones corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2007 89,021 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front lower wishbones corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,094 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 88,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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XDX 719L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XDX 719L, 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

How do I check the history of XDX 719L?

You can check the full history of XDX 719L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XDX 719L registered?

XDX 719L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is XDX 719L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDX 719L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDX 719L have outstanding finance?

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