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XKM 884J

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

31,385 mi
Last recorded31,385 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKM 884J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 31,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 16 Jun 2026 31,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing the brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Jun 2025 30,833 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 30,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower trunnion worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 30,173 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 29,451 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 28,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,010 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,215 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 25,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front steering rack boot slightly perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 22,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 18,556 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,636 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 16,634 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel bearing slight rumble

nearside wiperblade split at ends

Fail 18 Jun 2007 12,255 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,255 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 10,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 8,104 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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XKM 884J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 XKM 884J, 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 XKM 884J registered?

XKM 884J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1971.

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