MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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?
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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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XOE 496J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 24 February 1971.
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