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KWT 702N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

5,325 mi
Last recorded5,325 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWT 702N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 5,325 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 3,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides slightly worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle strap perishing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 3,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2024 3,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2022 2,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 1,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight blow at exhaust manifold gasket

Pass 8 Jul 2019 1,009 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 1,009 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 1,009 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 1,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 1,011 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 1,009 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bushes on lower arms (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bushes on lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 1,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 1,009 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 1,000 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 1,000 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

alternator warning light is on

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm and lower trunion bushes starting to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2011 968 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 12 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight leak nearside rear hub

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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KWT 702N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KWT 702N, 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 KWT 702N?

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What year was KWT 702N registered?

KWT 702N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is KWT 702N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWT 702N shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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