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XGU 41M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 41M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush has side to side movement at lower arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 44,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Inner bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Right hand slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush has side to side movement at lower arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,743 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Movement in both side kingpins of suspension

Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,534 miles

Headlamp reflectors corroded affecting output and pattern

Movement in both side front suspension

Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,314 miles

Offside Rear corrosion on inner sill

large oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jan 2016 41,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking out of the overflow (7.2.3)

Offside Rear corrosion on inner sill

large oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,776 miles

Movement in right hand front wheel bearing

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 27 Jan 2015 39,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Movement in right hand front wheel bearing

Movement in steering colume

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Two rear fog lights fitted left hand not working

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 39,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,202 miles

Corrosion on offside rear inner sill panel

Slight end float on front kingpins

Slight noise on offside front hub bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,616 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 35,566 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front king pin has slight lift

offside front king pin has slight lift

Fail 10 Feb 2011 33,524 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front king pin has slight lift

offside front king pin has slight lift

Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,267 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside and nearside steering king pin s have slight lift

Slight play in offside end of steering rack ball joint

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,795 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on offside rear inner sill panel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,294 miles

slight play to both front king pins

slight play to front wheelbearings

slight play to steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2007 28,984 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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XGU 41M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGU 41M, 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 XGU 41M registered?

XGU 41M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is XGU 41M safe to buy?

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