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XKL 760J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,704 mi
Last recorded27,704 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKL 760J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,704 miles

Central Front Lower engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,618 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 27,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,382 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,178 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 27,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,755 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,095 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,667 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 760J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKL 760J, 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 XKL 760J registered?

XKL 760J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is XKL 760J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKL 760J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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