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XWO 323J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,537 mi
Last recorded41,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWO 323J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,999 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 5 Jun 2015 40,999 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 May 2014 40,167 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 23 May 2013 38,537 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2012 36,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,078 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 36,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,663 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2007 35,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,154 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 35,154 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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XWO 323J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWO 323J, 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 XWO 323J registered?

XWO 323J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is XWO 323J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWO 323J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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