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XFX 312B

1991 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,134 mi
Last recorded25,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 MG B27,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 312B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 25,134 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear hand brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Sep 2025 25,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear hand brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Sep 2024 25,122 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 25,000 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 24,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 24,622 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake

Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 24,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 23,868 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 23,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 23,360 miles

both front wiper blades are beginning to split

middle exhaust rubber mount is broken

slight movement in top steering column

Fail 30 May 2017 23,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades are beginning to split

middle exhaust rubber mount is broken

slight movement in top steering column

Pass 27 May 2016 22,854 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 22,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 21,934 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 21,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,336 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 11,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 9,435 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 9,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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XFX 312B is a 1991 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 27,988 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 XFX 312B, 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 35 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XFX 312B?

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What year was XFX 312B registered?

XFX 312B is a 1991 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1991.

Is XFX 312B safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFX 312B shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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