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XKL 655J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,679 mi
Last recorded29,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKL 655J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 29,679 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 29,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 28,053 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 28,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 27,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,039 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 23,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,415 miles

slight exhaust leak manifold area

Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper ball joint rubber starting to crack

oil leak

slight play in inner rack

Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 15,295 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,213 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 5,069 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 5,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 3,509 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 2,187 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 98,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 95,433 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 93,801 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 93,801 miles

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

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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XKL 655J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XKL 655J, 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 XKL 655J?

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What year was XKL 655J registered?

XKL 655J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1971.

Is XKL 655J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKL 655J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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