CarVerify

Free Car Check

KAC 598N

1975 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,963 mi
Last recorded87,963 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAC 598N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 87,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,948 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,948 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,914 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 87,903 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 87,879 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,869 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 87,869 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,787 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,733 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,706 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,405 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 85,164 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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KAC 598N is a 1975 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 KAC 598N, 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 51 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 KAC 598N?

You can check the full history of KAC 598N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KAC 598N registered?

KAC 598N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1975.

Is KAC 598N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAC 598N shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAC 598N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KAC 598N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.