MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,885 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
extensive repairs done to underside all blacked and ok on test
small hole nearside sill not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all four tyres beginning to perish
extensive welding repairs to underside all heavily blacked
slight wear wheelbearing front offside
small hole nearside outer sill not prescribed area
some wear ,lower column steering bush
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all four tyres beginning to perish
nearside battery insecure
oil leak on underside
slight lift kingpin nearside and offside
slight play offside front wheel bearing
slight wear lower column bush
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XWR 197L is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWR 197L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of XWR 197L?
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What year was XWR 197L registered?
XWR 197L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 April 1973.
Is XWR 197L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XWR 197L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XWR 197L have outstanding finance?
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