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XKO 615J

1971 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,536 mi
Last recorded40,536 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKO 615J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 40,259 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,657 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 38,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,436 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,390 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,269 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 30,269 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,085 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,419 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

front propshaft u.j.bearings worn

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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XKO 615J is a 1971 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKO 615J, 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

How do I check the history of XKO 615J?

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What year was XKO 615J registered?

XKO 615J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is XKO 615J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKO 615J shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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