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XGC 259M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,543 mi
Last recorded56,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 259M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 56,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,328 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 55,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,940 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joint

steering rack is damp

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,530 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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XGC 259M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGC 259M, 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 XGC 259M?

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What year was XGC 259M registered?

XGC 259M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is XGC 259M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGC 259M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XGC 259M have outstanding finance?

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