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XKK 670J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,132 mi
Last recorded28,132 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKK 670J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear half shaft leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 27,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,311 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 27,310 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 26,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 26,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,013 miles

WATER PUMP LEAK;

Pass 25 May 2010 25,294 miles

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak

r/n/s tyre worn at inner edge and perished

r/o/s bumper overrider noted lose

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places

Fail 24 May 2010 25,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak

r/n/s tyre worn at inner edge and perished

r/o/s bumper overrider noted lose

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,925 miles

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak noted from engine/gearbox and rear diff

r/o/s tyre perished

radiator cap found loose

slight exhaust blow centre section

underneath rusty on places

Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,923 miles

Nearside Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak noted from engine/gearbox and rear diff

r/o/s tyre perished

radiator cap found loose

slight exhaust blow centre section

underneath rusty on places

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,799 miles

bell housing bolts missing

bonnet cable very stiff

clutch creeping.

exhaust rusty and blowing at joints

metal brake pipes rusty in places

rear fuel pipe perished

underside rusty in places

water leak from heater pipe (tightened )NO ANTI FREEZE VISIBLE ?

Pass 4 May 2007 24,695 miles

ad items on fail note 400067217159

clutch appear to be creeping badly

gearbox bolts missing

Fail 27 Apr 2007 24,518 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both front headlight patterns noted poor

both front wheel bearings noted noisy

bulkhead next brake master cylinder very rusty

car in genral very rusty underneth

front and rear metal brake pipes noted rusty

r/n/s back plate noted damp

Pass 11 May 2006 23,718 miles

underside rusty in places

metal brake pipes rusty in places

Fail 10 May 2006 23,718 miles

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

metal brake pipes rusty in places

underside rusty in places

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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XKK 670J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XKK 670J, 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 XKK 670J registered?

XKK 670J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is XKK 670J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKK 670J shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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