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XAK 55L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,943 mi
Last recorded37,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAK 55L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 37,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 35,521 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 35,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,344 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,729 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 27,929 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,089 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 27,089 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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XAK 55L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 XAK 55L, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAK 55L?

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What year was XAK 55L registered?

XAK 55L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XAK 55L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAK 55L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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