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XUD 237M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,859 mi
Last recorded3,859 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUD 237M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 3,859 miles

Both front tyres are cracking slightly in the tread.

Nearside front inner sill and chassis leg has corroded.

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front footwell has slight corrosion

Offside rear inner arch has a hole caused by corrosion.

Slight play in front propshaft universal joint

Slight restricted movement on the offside handbrake

Fail 25 Apr 2013 3,859 miles

Both front tyres are cracking slightly in the tread.

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front inner sill and chassis leg has corroded.

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front footwell has slight corrosion

Offside rear inner arch has a hole caused by corrosion.

Slight play in front propshaft universal joint

Slight restricted movement on the offside handbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2012 3,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2012 3,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,529 miles

Nearside front footwell has slight corrosion by the inner sill channel

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 2,928 miles

Nearside front floor reinforcing rail corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Stone chip in nearside head lamp lens

Pass 21 Apr 2010 2,928 miles

Nearside front floor reinforcing rail corroded

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

Stone chip in nearside head lamp lens

Pass 23 Apr 2009 274 miles

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

nearside floor outer strengthening rail corroded at front inner

slight drag on nearside front brake

Fail 21 Apr 2009 274 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside floor outer strengthening rail corroded at front inner

slight drag on nearside front brake

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 96,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

ns wing corroded

os front floor corroded & holed

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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XUD 237M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 XUD 237M, 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 XUD 237M registered?

XUD 237M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is XUD 237M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUD 237M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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