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XNV 676J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,128 mi
Last recorded20,128 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNV 676J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 20,128 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel end float tie rod to rack no lift (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,132 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,822 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,906 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 16,906 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,661 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 16,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,965 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,965 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,573 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 15,573 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,115 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 15,115 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,428 miles

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

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

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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XNV 676J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XNV 676J, 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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What year was XNV 676J registered?

XNV 676J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 January 1971.

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