MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak overdrive unit ()
Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central chassis holed
Oil leak overdrive unit ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear diff noisy when wheels are rotated
slight oil leak
nearside front wiperblade torn
offside front wiperblade torn
offside front wiperblade slightly torn
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inside edge
headlights slightly misted
steering rack knuckle joints to steeing arms becoming worn
Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XVY 171J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 XVY 171J, 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 XVY 171J registered?
XVY 171J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1971.
Is XVY 171J safe to buy?
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