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609 UXM

1963 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,741 mi
Last recorded16,741 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration609 UXM
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 16,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 16,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 16,011 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 16,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 14,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 13,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,090 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 12,090 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,441 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Steering rack noisy but servicable

Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,957 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 9,957 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,610 miles

fuel tank rusty

off side and near side front sill inner and outer rusty

off side and near side rear sill inner and outer starting to rust

Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,750 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 5,738 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 5,189 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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609 UXM is a 1963 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 609 UXM, 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 609 UXM registered?

609 UXM is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1963.

Is 609 UXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 609 UXM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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