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ExpiredMileage
71,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre fuel pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
centre fuel pipe slightly corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure buckle (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer join (7.1.2)
Middle exhaust silencer damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front door has slight surface rust
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front door has slight surface rust
Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
Offside rear wheel slightly binding
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box join (7.1.2)
Sunroof has slight surface rust
oil leak
Bulkhead at pedal box mounting perscribed areas corroded, not considered excessive
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel line rusty
headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish - light output ok
offside rear tail light lens poorly secured
slight play in offside front suspension trunnions
welded repairs to underside covered in protective materials
Bulkhead at pedal box mounting perscribed areas corroded, not considered excessive
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel line rusty
headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish - light output ok
offside rear tail light lens poorly secured
slight play in offside front suspension trunnions
welded repairs to underside covered in protective materials
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive. at pedal box mounting perscribed areas
non obligatory mirror insecure
slight play in offside front suspension trunnions
surface corrosion to underside panels/componenets with lifting/peeling of protective coatings
welded patches to underside covered in underseal
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive. at pedal box mounting perscribed areas
non obligatory mirror insecure
slight play in offside front suspension trunnions
surface corrosion to underside panels/componenets with lifting/peeling of protective coatings
welded patches to underside covered in underseal
wiper performance not checked ( no washers )
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slite play in rear shock lower bushes
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slite play in rear shock lower bushes
clutch flexi hose perishing
radiator in poor condition
slight play in offside front upper swivel/trunnion joint
underside appears to have fresh coating of thick underbody sealant ( still fresh blobs of material on exhaust) making full inspection of previous welded repairs not practical. Repairs appear sound
wiperblades starting to perish
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
clutch flexi hose perishing
radiator in poor condition
slight play in offside front upper swivel/trunnion joint
underside appears to have fresh coating of thick underbody sealant ( still fresh blobs of material on exhaust) making full inspection of previous welded repairs not practical. Repairs appear sound
wiperblades starting to perish
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches.
excessive corrosion on n/s/f inner wheel arch.
o/s/r brake binding slightly.
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XEA 996M is a 1974 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEA 996M, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XEA 996M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 22 February 1974.
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