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XEX 11M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,119 mi
Last recorded4,119 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEX 11M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 4,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 3,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 3,260 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 2,366 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 1,507 miles

Intermittent brake bind on both front brakes.

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and differential.

Underbody and chasis corrosion is lifting the underseal.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 686 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 669 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,703 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 74,703 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,861 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,054 miles

Investigation is advised to determin the cause of a knocking noise which would seem to come from the top of the steering column.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,158 miles

At the top end of the steering column a slight roughness and clicking noise.

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

O/S upper and lower trunion bearings have slight play.

Steering column fouls exhaust manifold, but does not show any component damage.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,183 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 71,183 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column shaft deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,109 miles

Steering rack has slight rough feeling from lock to lock

Pass 16 Nov 2006 69,054 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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XEX 11M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 XEX 11M, 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 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEX 11M?

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What year was XEX 11M registered?

XEX 11M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is XEX 11M safe to buy?

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