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XJN 231J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,389 mi
Last recorded7,389 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJN 231J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 7,389 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 7,329 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 7,326 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 7,280 miles

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 14 Aug 2014 7,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,230 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,215 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,136 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 7,135 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,109 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 7,071 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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XJN 231J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XJN 231J, 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

How do I check the history of XJN 231J?

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What year was XJN 231J registered?

XJN 231J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 February 1971.

Is XJN 231J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJN 231J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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