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KCW 706N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,896 mi
Last recorded1,896 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCW 706N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 1,896 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 1,895 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 1,654 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 1,653 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 1,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 1,320 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 5,262 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 5,262 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 4 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 3 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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KCW 706N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KCW 706N, 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

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What year was KCW 706N registered?

KCW 706N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is KCW 706N safe to buy?

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