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XUY 317M

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,555 mi
Last recorded9,555 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 317M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 9,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 8,633 miles

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

Slight oil leak from nearside rear axle hub seal

Pass 14 Sep 2021 7,000 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 29 Jan 2021 6,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 5,088 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

slight leak n/s/r hub seal

Pass 29 Apr 2016 4,260 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 4,260 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 4,021 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 3,854 miles

slight corrosion not affecting steering or brakes n/s/f

Pass 20 Mar 2012 3,780 miles

small corroded hole n/s/f footwell

Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,667 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 3,667 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 3,641 miles

rear fuel pipe in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,314 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,063 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED IN PLACES

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 28 Mar 2008 3,047 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED IN PLACES

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

FUEL PIPE HOSE FOULING REAR LEAF SPRING

Pass 21 Sep 2005 1,965 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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XUY 317M is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XUY 317M, 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 XUY 317M registered?

XUY 317M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 2 November 1973.

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