MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
slight lift in both offside and nearside front kingpins
Both offside and nearside front kingpins have slight lift
slight lift in both offside and nearside front kingpins
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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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.
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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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