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XFE 547N

1974 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,160 mi
Last recorded94,160 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFE 547N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 94,160 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

lower steering column bearing has slight play

washer switch knob not secure

Fail 30 Jun 2023 94,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mounting broken and joining clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension strap broken

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust noisey

lower steering column bearing has slight play

washer switch knob not secure

water pump leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,324 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 93,324 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,911 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 92,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

fuel hose onto fuel pump in poor condition

n/s/ headlamp is a sealed beam unit

n/s/r axle check strap broken

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,609 miles

Both front tyres persished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,878 miles

Both front tyres persished

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,864 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Both front tyres persished

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,000 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre perished, but not to cord depth

offside front tyre perished, but not to cord depth

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,190 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 90,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,714 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,295 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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XFE 547N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFE 547N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFE 547N registered?

XFE 547N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 August 1974.

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