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XOC 930J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,047 mi
Last recorded56,047 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOC 930J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,047 miles

slight corrosion to chassis rail where underseal has worn off

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from overdrive unit

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,254 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,970 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 54,963 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2014 54,006 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,944 miles

welding to a poor standard and heavily covered with underseal

Fail 14 Jul 2006 49,908 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front wing insecure

o/s outer door handle insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2005 48,919 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 48,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside seat belt frayed

play in steering column

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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XOC 930J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOC 930J, 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 XOC 930J?

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What year was XOC 930J registered?

XOC 930J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is XOC 930J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOC 930J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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