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XOB 364J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,127 mi
Last recorded7,127 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOB 364J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 7,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 6,470 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 6,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 5,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 3,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 2,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 1,439 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 1,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,210 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 57,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 57,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,862 miles

oil cap missing

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

poor welding repairs to end of rear chassis

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,796 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,790 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,175 miles

light switch operating possition lamps after head lamps

Fail 30 Jul 2012 44,175 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

light switch operating possition lamps after head lamps

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,313 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,493 miles

engine cuts out on idle

Fail 12 Jun 2008 40,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine cuts out on idle

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,723 miles

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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XOB 364J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOB 364J, 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 XOB 364J registered?

XOB 364J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is XOB 364J safe to buy?

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