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XFX 387M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,436 mi
Last recorded23,436 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 387M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 23,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 22,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,940 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 20,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking On fuel tank (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,873 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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XFX 387M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 XFX 387M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XFX 387M?

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What year was XFX 387M registered?

XFX 387M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 21 January 1974.

Is XFX 387M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFX 387M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFX 387M have outstanding finance?

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