MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,878 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEAR SIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER POOR
NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LINK BUSH WORN
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XLV 493J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 XLV 493J, 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.
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How do I check the history of XLV 493J?
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What year was XLV 493J registered?
XLV 493J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 February 1971.
Is XLV 493J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XLV 493J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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