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XOL 34J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,631 mi
Last recorded12,631 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOL 34J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 12,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 12,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 12,111 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 12,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,362 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 11,361 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 11,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 10,951 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 9,974 miles

NSF Tyre is cracking

NSR Tyre is cracking

OSF Tyre is cracking

OSR Tyre is cracking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,974 miles

NSF Tyre is cracking

NSR Tyre is cracking

OSF Tyre is cracking

OSR Tyre is cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 8,670 miles

NSR/OSR Tyre is cracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns wiper slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 7,728 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 7,728 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 6,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 5,432 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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XOL 34J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XOL 34J, 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 XOL 34J?

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What year was XOL 34J registered?

XOL 34J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is XOL 34J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOL 34J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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