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XOJ 815J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,248 mi
Last recorded37,248 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOJ 815J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,248 miles

Both sills rusty.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,845 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 36,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 34,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 31,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2012 26,840 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit / cracking slightly

Corrosion to o/s inner wing near clutch and brake master cylinders

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight movement detected in both front lower suspension joints

Some engine mounting bolts missing

Unable to fully inspect chassis, wheel arches and brake pipes. All covered in grease and under seal

Fail 9 May 2012 26,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit / cracking slightly

Corrosion to o/s inner wing near clutch and brake master cylinders

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight movement detected in both front lower suspension joints

Some engine mounting bolts missing

Unable to fully inspect chassis, wheel arches and brake pipes. All covered in grease and under seal

Pass 20 May 2011 22,948 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle covered in grease / underseal

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,749 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in n/s o/s front trunons

Pass 5 May 2009 20,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

wipers going hard

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,280 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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XOJ 815J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOJ 815J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XOJ 815J registered?

XOJ 815J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 25 March 1971.

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