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XVU 940M

1973 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,569 mi
Last recorded31,569 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVU 940M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 May 2019 31,569 miles

Front grating noise heard from steering wheel/column

Rear brake lights come on slower than expected, may require service or repair

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

Pass 3 May 2018 31,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 31,022 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 29,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 28,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 22,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,701 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2010 10,294 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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XVU 940M is a 1973 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVU 940M, 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 XVU 940M registered?

XVU 940M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is XVU 940M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVU 940M shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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