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XUS 145J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,119 mi
Last recorded19,119 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUS 145J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 19,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 19,059 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 18,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 18,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 18,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,638 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 18,558 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,469 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 18,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2007 18,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,014 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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XUS 145J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUS 145J, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUS 145J registered?

XUS 145J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is XUS 145J safe to buy?

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