MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,071 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
chassis is excessively corroded
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XPP 226J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XPP 226J, 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 XPP 226J registered?
XPP 226J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1971.
Is XPP 226J safe to buy?
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