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XJL 876L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,203 mi
Last recorded36,203 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJL 876L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 36,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Top of inner wing support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 35,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 35,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 35,296 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 May 2019 35,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,184 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 35,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 34,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,699 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 34,699 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 34,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 34,320 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 34,126 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 33,875 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2011 33,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2010 33,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,187 miles

Light switch faulty

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 31,872 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 31,580 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,390 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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XJL 876L is a 1973 MG B GT 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 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 XJL 876L, 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 XJL 876L registered?

XJL 876L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 30 May 1973.

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