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733 YKJ

1963 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,893 mi
Last recorded21,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 MG Mgb25,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration733 YKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 21,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,473 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper scratch in offside screen

Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,576 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 20,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,337 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,559 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 19,559 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,311 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion in nearside rear lower wing panel

light wiper scratching in windscreen

nearside and offside front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2011 19,311 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion in nearside rear lower wing panel

light wiper scratching in windscreen

nearside and offside front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,071 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 18,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,165 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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733 YKJ is a 1963 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 733 YKJ, 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.

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733 YKJ is a 1963 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 August 1963.

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