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XTC 998N

1974 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,541 mi
Last recorded76,541 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTC 998N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 76,541 miles

near side chassis /jacking area corroded

near side front floor and castle rail corroded

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

off side front floor and castle rail corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 76,541 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (8.2.2)

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

near side chassis /jacking area corroded

near side front floor and castle rail corroded

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

off side front floor and castle rail corroded

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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XTC 998N is a 1974 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 XTC 998N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTC 998N registered?

XTC 998N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XTC 998N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTC 998N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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