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XST 166L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,546 mi
Last recorded14,546 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXST 166L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 14,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 13,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 13,823 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 13,708 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 13,697 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 12,998 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 12,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 12,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2020 12,918 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 12,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 12,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 1,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,714 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 12,714 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 12,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 12,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 12,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,123 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,959 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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XST 166L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue 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 XST 166L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XST 166L registered?

XST 166L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 10 April 1973.

Is XST 166L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XST 166L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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