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XGC 292M

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,808 mi
Last recorded34,808 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 292M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 34,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier TOO BIG FOR CARRIER... (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE STRAP BROCKEN...

Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,807 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL... (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CLIP MISSING FROM OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITER SMALL END...

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE DAMAGED...

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,755 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CLIP MISSING FROM OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITER SMALL END...

Fail 11 Nov 2019 34,755 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CLIP MISSING FROM OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITER SMALL END...

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached TRUNION BOLT... (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired AXLE STRAP... (5.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired AXLE STRAP... (5.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached BOLT LOOSE... (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 34,732 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate loose but still secure

o/s/r tyre feathering across tread

Fail 15 Sep 2017 34,689 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking under bonnet o/s/f inner wing brake light switch leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate loose but still secure

o/s/r tyre feathering across tread

Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,649 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s lower arms (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2016 34,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to caliper (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,628 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,461 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 34,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Unable to check o/s + n/s lower sills due to stainless plates fitted

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 292M is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 292M, 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.

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What year was XGC 292M registered?

XGC 292M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 2 November 1973.

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