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5797 BH

1963 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,584 mi
Last recorded55,584 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1963 MG Mgb25,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5797 BH
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 55,584 miles

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

o/s rear brake back plate damp

Pass 15 May 2018 55,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,933 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,775 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,575 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,922 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s & n/s rear suspension check straps missing

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,922 miles

advise o/s & n/s rear suspension check straps missing

advise slight play n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 52,980 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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5797 BH is a 1963 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1963 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 25,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5797 BH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5797 BH registered?

5797 BH is a 1963 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 February 1963.

Is 5797 BH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5797 BH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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