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XKH 563J

1970 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,128 mi
Last recorded21,128 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKH 563J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 21,128 miles

only has interior obligatory mirror

Fail 25 Sep 2025 21,126 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

only has interior obligatory mirror

Pass 23 Sep 2024 21,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 21,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 20,981 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 20,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 20,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 20,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn lift in trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 20,866 miles

underside and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,865 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside inner wheel arch weak (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle has been well under sealed before test

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,347 miles

under body corroded

body corroded

oil leaks

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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XKH 563J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,791 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XKH 563J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKH 563J registered?

XKH 563J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is XKH 563J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKH 563J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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