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XWR 197L

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,885 mi
Last recorded34,885 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWR 197L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,882 miles

extensive repairs done to underside all blacked and ok on test

small hole nearside sill not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,877 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 34,877 miles

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.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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