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XWX 224L

1973 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,640 mi
Last recorded45,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWX 224L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,565 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 43,556 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 41,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

jacking point support bracket cracked but not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,186 miles

Oil leak

jacking point support bracket cracked but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,485 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,488 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 32,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,050 miles

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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XWX 224L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XWX 224L, 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 XWX 224L registered?

XWX 224L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is XWX 224L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWX 224L shows 16 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 XWX 224L have outstanding finance?

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