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199 TCV

1963 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,571 mi
Last recorded5,571 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 TCV
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 5,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 5,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 5,292 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 5,292 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 5,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 5,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 4,953 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 4,765 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 4,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 4,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering wheel spokes

Pass 15 Aug 2017 4,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,299 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 4,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 3,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 3,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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199 TCV is a 1963 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 28,492 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 199 TCV, 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 63 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 199 TCV?

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What year was 199 TCV registered?

199 TCV is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 23 August 1963.

Is 199 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 199 TCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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