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XGR 579L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,728 mi
Last recorded53,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 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

RegistrationXGR 579L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 53,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 52,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,222 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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XGR 579L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XGR 579L, 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 XGR 579L?

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What year was XGR 579L registered?

XGR 579L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is XGR 579L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGR 579L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XGR 579L have outstanding finance?

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