MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
lower steering column bearing has slight play
washer switch knob not secure
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
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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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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XFE 547N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 August 1974.
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