MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake hoses deteriorated.
Both front coil springs corroded.
Both rear leaf springs corroded.
Under body under-sealed.
Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
Both front coil springs corroded.
Both rear leaf springs corroded.
Both front brake hoses deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under body under-sealed.
Both front coil springs corroded.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
General under-body corrosion.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 wheels corroded
genral undy body corrosion
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight rear brake judder.
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
all four tyres very badly perished
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
all four tyres very badly perished
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XFV 801L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XFV 801L, 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.
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What year was XFV 801L registered?
XFV 801L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 11 September 1972.
Is XFV 801L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XFV 801L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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