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XWU 808L

1973 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,004 mi
Last recorded91,004 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWU 808L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 91,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 90,341 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 90,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 90,057 miles

slight lift in both offside and nearside front kingpins

Pass 23 May 2019 89,562 miles

Both offside and nearside front kingpins have slight lift

Pass 11 May 2018 88,595 miles

slight lift in both offside and nearside front kingpins

Fail 8 May 2018 88,589 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight lift in both offside and nearside front kingpins

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,471 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 86,468 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,865 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,577 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 83,547 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight lift in both offside and nearside front kingpins

Pass 2 May 2013 82,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 79,156 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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XWU 808L is a 1973 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWU 808L, 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

How do I check the history of XWU 808L?

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What year was XWU 808L registered?

XWU 808L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is XWU 808L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWU 808L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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