CarVerify

Free Car Check

XNO 746L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,827 mi
Last recorded11,827 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNO 746L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,827 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 11,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any major parts

N/S/chassis corroded

O/S/F floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any major parts

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 5,910 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

play in water pump bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2017 5,909 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

play in water pump bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,991 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & lower chassis by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross memeber (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle Strap Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,077 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 92,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle has had previous chassis repairs

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,463 miles

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,212 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,822 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,446 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 18,444 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 9,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 424 miles

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
Full MG Mgb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XNO 746L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNO 746L, 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

How do I check the history of XNO 746L?

You can check the full history of XNO 746L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XNO 746L registered?

XNO 746L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is XNO 746L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNO 746L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XNO 746L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XNO 746L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.