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XFS 28K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,821 mi
Last recorded51,821 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFS 28K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 51,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 51,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (axel?) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 51,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (axel?) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,849 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (axel) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play +slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play + slight noise (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 49,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/body mount (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play +slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play + slight noise (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,462 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,395 miles

horn push in steering wheel poor

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,162 miles

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

water pump leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,823 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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XFS 28K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XFS 28K, 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.

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What year was XFS 28K registered?

XFS 28K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 23 November 1971.

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