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XFJ 510K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,792 mi
Last recorded92,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFJ 510K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,792 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 92,726 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,557 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,417 miles

corrosion offside floor

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 91,822 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 91,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

osf wing insecure

both front floors corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear check strap broken

rust offside & nearside front floor area

Fail 1 Sep 2012 90,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear check strap broken

rust offside & nearside front floor area

Pass 23 Jul 2011 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/side rear check strap broken

Pass 6 May 2010 90,139 miles

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion started n/s/r upper wheel arch

front & rear valances rusty.

o/s/rear axle checkstap split.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,139 miles

scratches o/s/front windscreen.

slight play in steering o/s&n/s

Fail 25 Jun 2008 90,139 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

scratches o/s/f windscreen.

slight play in steering rack o/s & n/s.

surface corrosion n/s/sill & lower front wing.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight scratches o/s front screen. †slight play in steering rack o/s&n/s. †slight lift in o/s&n/s kingpins. †corrosion started n/s rear sill/lower wing end.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight scratches o/s front screen. †slight play in steering rack o/s&n/s. †slight lift in o/s&n/s kingpins. †corrosion started n/s rear sill/lower wing end.

Pass 15 May 2006 90,139 miles

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some scratches o/s/front screen lower. †sligt play in steering rack o/s. †surface corrosion front & rear lower valances. †

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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XFJ 510K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 XFJ 510K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFJ 510K registered?

XFJ 510K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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