CarVerify

Free Car Check

KCH 594K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,472 mi
Last recorded30,472 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationKCH 594K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
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

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 30,472 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,437 miles

slight play in steering rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2022 29,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2018 27,167 miles

Corrosion to the outer and inner sills

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sill covers fitted

Whole underside of vehicle treated and undersealed

Fail 18 May 2018 27,167 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to the outer and inner sills

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sill covers fitted

Whole underside of vehicle treated and undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,065 miles

aluminum sill covers fitted

underside fully undersealed

Pass 11 May 2016 26,832 miles

all under side heavily undersealed

cover sills fitted to near side and off side unable to check outer sills

Fail 11 May 2016 26,832 miles

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

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

all under side heavily undersealed

cover sills fitted to near side and off side unable to check outer sills

Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,075 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,682 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

KCH 594K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KCH 594K, 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 KCH 594K?

You can check the full history of KCH 594K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KCH 594K registered?

KCH 594K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 17 December 1971.

Is KCH 594K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCH 594K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KCH 594K 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 KCH 594K. 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.