MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
chrome covers on n/s and o/s outer sill covering testable items sills ect
corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills ect
middle exhaust mounting/hanger missing
movement in top of steering column bush/bearing
rear exhaust bracket mounting hanger split/corroded
corrosion hole o/s/f floor
corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills at rear
covers on outer sill n/s and o/s
n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubber split
play/movement in steering column
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
general corrosion under car
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
corrosion hole o/s/f floor
general corrosion under car
rear flexible brake hose partly rubbed
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
corrosion hole o/s/f floor
general corrosion under car
rear flexible brake hose partly rubbed
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
n/s/f brake pads low
play/movement in top steering column
rear exhaust mounting seperating
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
n/s/f brake pads low
play/movement in top steering column
rear exhaust mounting seperating
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
will require front suspension springs soon
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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XFU 429K is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XFU 429K, 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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XFU 429K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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