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KWD 630L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,927 mi
Last recorded76,927 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWD 630L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,927 miles

Offside park brake weak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,255 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 73,679 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear diff leak

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 14 May 2019 67,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 66,081 miles

Oil leak The oil is leaking from engine bay. ()

Pass 19 May 2017 64,401 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside and offside of floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,670 miles

cannot inspect o/s/f inner sill because covered with filler suspect rust

Pass 18 May 2015 61,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,566 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel has slight play on splines.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,186 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,872 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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KWD 630L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 KWD 630L, 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 53 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 KWD 630L registered?

KWD 630L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is KWD 630L safe to buy?

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