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XJN 90J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,090 mi
Last recorded55,090 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJN 90J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,090 miles

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,083 miles

Electrical wiring insecure fouling steering column (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,576 miles

Nearside Rear hub leaking

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,787 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft leaking

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hub slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2016 53,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column universal joint insecure clamp bolt (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear half shaft leaking

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hub slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,085 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,085 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,189 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,555 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 90J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XJN 90J, 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 XJN 90J registered?

XJN 90J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is XJN 90J safe to buy?

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