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597 FLO

1963 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,460 mi
Last recorded59,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration597 FLO
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,460 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 59,436 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front subframe and rear cross member slightly corroded.

n/s front inner arch slightly corroded.o/s and n/s inner sills,o/s and n/s floor and o/s and n/s chassis slightly corroded.

slight paly in steering rack.oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,857 miles

rear brakes binding very slighty

Pass 6 Aug 2005 57,825 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 57,823 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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597 FLO is a 1963 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 597 FLO, 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 597 FLO registered?

597 FLO is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1963.

Is 597 FLO safe to buy?

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