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XDL 651L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,904 mi
Last recorded36,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 651L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,904 miles

all underneath of vehicle coved in under seal

Pass 8 Dec 2018 36,879 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 36,879 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,265 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 33,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,905 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 31,905 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,664 miles

indicators fast

Fail 24 May 2011 28,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

indicators fast

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,613 miles

washers poor offside wiper in need of replacement

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,527 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,527 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,466 miles

Fuel tank corrosion.

Small bind offside rear brake . Small bind nearside rear brake. attention soon.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,448 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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XDL 651L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XDL 651L, 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

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What year was XDL 651L registered?

XDL 651L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is XDL 651L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDL 651L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDL 651L have outstanding finance?

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