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KWC 538J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,864 mi
Last recorded24,864 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWC 538J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 24,864 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 24,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 24,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 24,770 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 24,727 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2020 24,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 24,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,646 miles

Coolant leak

NSF tyre perished and cracking

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

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

Prop shaft bolts loose

Pass 18 Jun 2017 24,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 24,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake efficiency just ok.. for mot..

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,529 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2014 24,507 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolent leak

Pass 12 May 2013 24,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 24,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,166 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nsr brake effort low

Pass 18 Apr 2010 23,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 23,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,427 miles
Fail 15 May 2007

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 23,377 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
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KWC 538J is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 KWC 538J, 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 56 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 KWC 538J registered?

KWC 538J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 29 September 1970.

Is KWC 538J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWC 538J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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