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XGC 60N

1974 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,386 mi
Last recorded36,386 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 60N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,386 miles

gearbox leaking oil

rear axle leaking oil

rear silencer leaking gas

Fail 15 Mar 2018 36,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed flexible (7.2.2)

gearbox leaking oil

rear axle leaking oil

rear silencer leaking gas

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,185 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f seat belt slow to exract

Fail 10 Mar 2015 36,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,960 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 35,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,502 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 35,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,442 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,046 miles

general under body corrosion

spring clamps are corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,537 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,537 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 34,493 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,864 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 33,038 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 33,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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XGC 60N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XGC 60N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XGC 60N registered?

XGC 60N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 August 1974.

Is XGC 60N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGC 60N shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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