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TKL 588H

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,497 mi
Last recorded37,497 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKL 588H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 37,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 36,015 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 35,692 miles

some lift in nearside front trunnion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,617 miles

Some lift in nearside front trunnion

Fail 4 Aug 2021 35,617 miles

Some lift in nearside front trunnion

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 34,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,037 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,712 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,457 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 24,450 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen has scratches close to a zone

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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TKL 588H is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 TKL 588H, 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 TKL 588H registered?

TKL 588H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1970.

Is TKL 588H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKL 588H 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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