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XBH 632J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,493 mi
Last recorded22,493 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBH 632J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,493 miles

axle tie strap broken

exhaust rusty

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,481 miles

OSF under bumber damaged but secure.

OSR axle beam hanger strap broken.

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,209 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 21,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,815 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 19,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear axle oil leak [hub area]

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,471 miles

nearside rear axle oil leak [hub area]

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,397 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 18,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

axle oil leak from nearside rear brake drum area

Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,577 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 17,577 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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XBH 632J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBH 632J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBH 632J?

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What year was XBH 632J registered?

XBH 632J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is XBH 632J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBH 632J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XBH 632J have outstanding finance?

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