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CWJ 38H

1970 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,072 mi
Last recorded57,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWJ 38H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,072 miles

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

Underbody coated in Bitumen

Fail 2 Jul 2025 57,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front One wheel spoke broken

Underbody coated in Bitumen

Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,028 miles

suspension components coated in grease

underbody coated in bitumen

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,899 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody coated in bitumen

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,841 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UnderBody Coated in Bitumen

Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight play in both front kingpins

under body coated in bitumen

Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody covered in bitumen

Fail 25 Jun 2020 56,698 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody covered in bitumen

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under body heavily coated in bitumen

Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,686 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

heavy coating of bitumen under car

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,082 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight lift in both front suspension king pins

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,499 miles

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

slight play steering column lower bush

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,486 miles

slight play in lower steering column bush/bearing

under body covered in bitumen

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,414 miles

Coolant leak

o/s indicator flashes slightly slower than n/s

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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CWJ 38H is a 1970 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CWJ 38H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CWJ 38H registered?

CWJ 38H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 8 January 1970.

Is CWJ 38H safe to buy?

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