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XHN 234M

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,862 mi
Last recorded46,862 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHN 234M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 46,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 45,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,239 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 42,978 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,606 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 41,083 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 40,323 miles

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s . side walls also in poor condition. (4.1.E.1)

front/center exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,210 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 39,207 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,174 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 36,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 34,978 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 34,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,485 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2011 32,442 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,897 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006

steering slightly stiff

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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XHN 234M is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHN 234M, 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 53 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 XHN 234M registered?

XHN 234M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is XHN 234M safe to buy?

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