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XHO 675J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

809 mi
Last recorded809 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHO 675J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 809 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front springs corroded

gearbox has oil leak

nearside front wing hold and corroded

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 784 miles

front 'A' frame bushes show signs of wear

large holes caused by corrosion on front floor pans

lift present in both front trunions

play present in all wheel bearings

rear axle slightly noisey

Fail 25 Apr 2013 784 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front 'A' frame bushes show signs of wear

large holes caused by corrosion on front floor pans

lift present in both front trunions

play present in all wheel bearings

rear axle slightly noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2012 639 miles

corrosion on front floor pans

slight lift in front trunions

Fail 26 Apr 2012 639 miles

slight lift in front trunions

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

corrosion on front floor pans

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 463 miles

heavy under seal all over

o/s/f floor corroded

rust patches

slight play & lift in king pins

slight wear & play in suspension bushes & joints

water & oil leaks

welded patches

Pass 21 May 2010 421 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

oil leak

rear differential noisy

rust, corrosion & welded patches

Fail 20 May 2010 420 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak

rear differential noisy

rust, corrosion & welded patches

Pass 5 May 2009 220 miles

lots of plates welded covered in heavy underseal & some not fully welded not in perscribed areas

rack boots perishing

rust & corrosion in various places, n/s floor area corroded but not perscibed area

slight play in rack & damp

slight play/lift in front sus jion ts

Pass 28 Apr 2008 164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight knocking offside rear?

Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,984 miles

slight play in steering column †o/s front seat belt slight fluffing on edges †heavy rust & corrosion various places †underside covered in heavy underseal †rear leaf springs slightly sagging †play o/s/r wheel bearing †slight noise in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2007 3,984 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steering column †o/s front seat belt slight fluffing on edges †heavy rust & corrosion various places †underside covered in heavy underseal †rear leaf springs slight sagging †play o/s rear wheel bearing †slight noise in steering rack

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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XHO 675J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 XHO 675J, 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 56 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 XHO 675J registered?

XHO 675J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 7 September 1970.

Is XHO 675J safe to buy?

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