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XJV 2K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJV 2K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,261 miles

both rear outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2022 68,261 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

both rear outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,137 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,581 miles

Oil leak Diff ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,826 miles

slight oil leaks ,engine/gearbox

Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,775 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight oil leaks ,engine/gearbox

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,042 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaks on engine, gearbox and rear axle

slight play and lift in front kingpins

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,033 miles

n/s door mirror insecure

oil leaks on engine,gearbox and rear axle

Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s battery box c ondition n/s battery box floor condition,corroded

oil leaks oil leaks ,engine,gearbox and diff

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,440 miles

n/s battery box c ondition n/s battery box floor condition,corroded

oil leaks oil leaks ,engine,gearbox and diff

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,824 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,824 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,595 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,924 miles

brake disc rusty

slight bind on all brakes

Fail 4 Oct 2007 56,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brakes slight bind

brake disc rusty

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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XJV 2K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 XJV 2K, 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 54 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 XJV 2K registered?

XJV 2K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is XJV 2K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJV 2K shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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