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WKC 248J

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,860 mi
Last recorded18,860 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKC 248J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 17,765 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both ujs (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 16,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 16,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 16,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 15,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,971 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,213 miles

shock asorbers have misting of oil

Fail 17 Feb 2017 14,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

shock asorbers have misting of oil

Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 13,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 12,605 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,299 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,694 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 10,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 8,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 7,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 5,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 3,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 3,788 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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WKC 248J is a 1970 MG B in Red 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 WKC 248J, 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

How do I check the history of WKC 248J?

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What year was WKC 248J registered?

WKC 248J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WKC 248J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKC 248J 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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