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XEL 868K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,829 mi
Last recorded25,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 868K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,829 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 19 May 2017 24,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,097 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s front chassis starting to corrode

oil leak

radiator core damaged

rear axle oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 23,097 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s front chassis starting to corrode

oil leak

radiator core damaged

rear axle oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,079 miles

Engine oil leak

light play to o/s rear wheel spline

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,827 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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XEL 868K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEL 868K, 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

How do I check the history of XEL 868K?

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What year was XEL 868K registered?

XEL 868K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is XEL 868K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEL 868K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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