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4905 PH

1963 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,307 mi
Last recorded29,307 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4905 PH
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 29,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 28,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Also slight play in bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible rack bush

Pass 15 Aug 2023 28,246 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 28,246 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 27,888 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,591 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 26,590 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure not secured as per manufacturer specification (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,179 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 26,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,401 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisey in operation

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,710 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear axle pinion oil seal

Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,289 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear suspension leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,949 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,492 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK AT O/S

Fail 26 Sep 2008 19,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK AT O/S

Pass 4 May 2007 19,408 miles

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

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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4905 PH is a 1963 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 4905 PH, 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

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What year was 4905 PH registered?

4905 PH is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 23 September 1963.

Is 4905 PH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4905 PH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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