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CUK 138J

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,657 mi
Last recorded75,657 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUK 138J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,888 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 71,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 70,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 70,318 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear leaf springs slightly weak

Pass 21 May 2010 68,310 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres nearing limit

some signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2009 65,845 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres nearing limit

offside rear brake showing a low reading

signs of corrosion to nearside and offside under floor sills

Fail 20 May 2009 65,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres nearing limit

offside rear brake showing a low reading

signs of corrosion to nearside and offside under floor sills

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2008 64,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,170 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake showing a low reading

slight lift in both front king pins

slight movement in front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Feb 2007 64,149 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

off side front wheel spline slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,211 miles

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

slight movement on both the rear wheel splines.

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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CUK 138J is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CUK 138J, 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 CUK 138J registered?

CUK 138J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is CUK 138J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUK 138J shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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