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XTW 646L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,406 mi
Last recorded25,406 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTW 646L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 25,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,001 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 24,375 miles

vehicle has had lots of welding under side heavily coated in under seal so can not be inspected properly, but appears sound in pre scribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,213 miles

vehicle has extensive welding under side and is not of the best , all perscribed areas are solid but covered in underseal so unable to inspect properlly

Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,927 miles

ns floor pan has corrosion ok at time of test

vehichle has had extensive welding carried out passable but poorly done

Fail 18 Oct 2017 23,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ns floor pan has corrosion ok at time of test

vehichle has had extensive welding carried out passable but poorly done

Pass 1 Nov 2016 22,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,175 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 20,167 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,924 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

has had a lot of repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2013 12,916 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

has had a lot of repairs to underside of vehicle

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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XTW 646L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTW 646L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XTW 646L?

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What year was XTW 646L registered?

XTW 646L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is XTW 646L safe to buy?

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