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XRH 201J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

17,756 mi
Last recorded17,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRH 201J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 17,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 17,726 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 17,611 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 17,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 17,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 17,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 17,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 16,905 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 16,892 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 16,675 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 16,675 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 16,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 16,095 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 16,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,838 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,305 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 15,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 14,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,200 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 8 May 2012 13,952 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 13,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,872 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 12,872 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,920 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 11,920 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,259 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 11,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

ADVISED SLIGHT OIL AROUND RACK

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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XRH 201J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 XRH 201J, 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 XRH 201J registered?

XRH 201J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is XRH 201J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRH 201J shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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