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XOE 496J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,097 mi
Last recorded93,097 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOE 496J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,097 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,096 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis box section corroded, In front of the gear box mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery tray corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounts corroded, O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 93,096 miles

Fuel hose leaking By fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis box section corroded, In front of the gear box mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery tray corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring shackle mounts corroded, O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 93,062 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 93,061 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported ignition switch wiring hanging down insecure and loose (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings and nearside rear wheel bearing play

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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XOE 496J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 XOE 496J, 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 XOE 496J registered?

XOE 496J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 24 February 1971.

Is XOE 496J safe to buy?

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