MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to centre crossmember, r/h castle sections, floor pan with holes but outside any prescribed areas
front bump stops missing
inner wheel arches corroded away at rear
Oil leak
Front bump stop assemblies deteriorated.
Front wheel bearings both sides slightly noisy
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
inner rear wheel arches corroded
Front bump stop assemblies deteriorated.
Front wheel bearings both sides slightly noisy
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
inner rear wheel arches corroded
under body heavily covered in wax oil not allowing full inspection
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
under body heavily under silled/wax oiled not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front bump stops absent
nearside rear axle check strap broken
oil leak from nearside rear hub seal
rear wheel arches corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front bump stops absent
nearside rear axle check strap broken
oil leak from nearside rear hub seal
rear wheel arches corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear nearside halfshaft seal leaking not affecting brake
rear propshaft u/j worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear halfshaft oil seal leaking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear halfshaft oil seal leaking
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XJA 629L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJA 629L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XJA 629L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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