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MCW 63J

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,747 mi
Last recorded27,747 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 63J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 27,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 27,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 25,827 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 25,827 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,789 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 24,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bell housing bolt missing

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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MCW 63J is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 MCW 63J, 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 54 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 MCW 63J?

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What year was MCW 63J registered?

MCW 63J is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is MCW 63J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 63J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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