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WUT 425J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,151 mi
Last recorded73,151 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUT 425J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished/Tearing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,367 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rotational 'knocking' noise when each rear wheel spun by hand...poss. wheel bearings and/or rear diff

Pass 26 Sep 2020 64,791 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,445 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 63,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,424 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,089 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,733 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside wiper blade rubber worn

rear uj on prop worn

steering slightly on heavy side

Fail 12 May 2009 62,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

prop shaft u.js worn

radiator in poor condition

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 9 May 2008 61,955 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak from front of engine

Fail 28 Apr 2008 61,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

indicators flashing slightly fast

Fail 21 Aug 2006 59,825 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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WUT 425J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WUT 425J, 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.

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What year was WUT 425J registered?

WUT 425J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 17 November 1970.

Is WUT 425J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUT 425J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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