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543 HRH

1963 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,734 mi
Last recorded91,734 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration543 HRH
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,734 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 91,674 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Requires greasing to remove play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,652 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 91,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,631 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,495 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 91,493 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,410 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

general underside corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2019 91,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,209 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both steering rack gaiters deteriorating

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

slight noise from nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,075 miles

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)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,879 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

slight rotational noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,759 miles

offside front tyre wearing

slight roughness from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,102 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,923 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,612 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,612 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,348 miles

some uneven tyre wear to front tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,066 miles

steering wheel plastic split,n/s battery clamp insecure.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 89,066 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

steering wheel plastic split,n/s battery clamp insecure.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,690 miles

Battery insecure

signs of surface corrosion around n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers,(underside could do with wax oiling).

Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,380 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 88,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2006 88,308 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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543 HRH is a 1963 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 543 HRH, 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.

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What year was 543 HRH registered?

543 HRH is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 18 November 1963.

Is 543 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 543 HRH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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