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XDE 208J

1971 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDE 208J
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,304 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,555 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 83,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 83,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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XDE 208J is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XDE 208J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XDE 208J registered?

XDE 208J is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is XDE 208J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDE 208J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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