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XKH 171H

2003 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,659 mi
Last recorded17,659 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKH 171H
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 17,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 17,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 17,296 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 17,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 16,487 miles

Oil leak from rear differential ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 16,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,830 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 15,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,614 miles

both rear axle suspension straps broken

offside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 12 May 2010 9,446 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 9,160 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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XKH 171H is a 2003 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XKH 171H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 23 years old, this MG B Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XKH 171H registered?

XKH 171H is a 2003 MG B Roadster, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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