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XCY 401J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,209 mi
Last recorded49,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCY 401J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 48,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,589 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,916 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,468 miles

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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XCY 401J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCY 401J, 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 XCY 401J?

You can check the full history of XCY 401J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XCY 401J registered?

XCY 401J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is XCY 401J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCY 401J shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XCY 401J have outstanding finance?

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