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XFU 429K

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

511 mi
Last recorded511 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFU 429K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 511 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,803 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,968 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,792 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 96,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,854 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 94,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,398 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 93,386 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFU 429K registered?

XFU 429K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is XFU 429K safe to buy?

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