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XKX 169J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,427 mi
Last recorded21,427 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKX 169J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 21,427 miles

Front offside & nearside king pins have slight lift & play

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar split pin missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

main beam tell not working

Fail 7 Nov 2020 21,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front offside & nearside king pins have slight lift & play

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar split pin missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

main beam tell not working

Pass 1 Jul 2017 20,872 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 20,865 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,377 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 20,377 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 19,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,869 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 16,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 16,556 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 16,072 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,165 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 15,165 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,333 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 14,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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XKX 169J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XKX 169J, 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 XKX 169J registered?

XKX 169J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is XKX 169J safe to buy?

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