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XOP 415J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,903 mi
Last recorded2,903 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOP 415J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 2,903 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer has slight damage & split (7.1.2)

Nearside & offside engine mounts have a bolt missing

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

Under body fuel pipe bear pump kinked

Water pump leaking and belt loose

Rear propshaft UJ excessively worn

Fail 8 Mar 2018 2,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer has slight damage & split (7.1.2)

Nearside & offside engine mounts have a bolt missing

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

Under body fuel pipe bear pump kinked

Water pump leaking and belt loose

Rear propshaft UJ excessively worn

Pass 24 Mar 2017 2,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auxiliary belt loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil level low

Fail 23 Mar 2017 2,198 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolts (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust damaged

Coolant leak water pump ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

auxiliary belt loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil level low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 1,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust silencer holed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

water pump leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2016 1,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure lower bolt (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust silencer holed

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

water pump leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 672 miles

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

front tyres 185 rear tyres 195

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2015 615 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

front tyres 185 rear tyres 195

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

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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XOP 415J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XOP 415J, 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

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What year was XOP 415J registered?

XOP 415J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1971.

Is XOP 415J safe to buy?

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