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669 XVU

1962 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,978 mi
Last recorded25,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1962 MG B18,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

Registration669 XVU
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 25,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 25,604 miles

tyres age related cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,589 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel poump (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty dip switch (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slight age related cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,547 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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669 XVU is a 1962 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1962 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 18,982 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 669 XVU, 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 64 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 669 XVU?

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What year was 669 XVU registered?

669 XVU is a 1962 MG B, first registered on 5 December 1962.

Is 669 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 669 XVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 669 XVU have outstanding finance?

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