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972 GRY

1963 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,504 mi
Last recorded1,504 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 GRY
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 1,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 544 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 22 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 5 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 569 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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972 GRY is a 1963 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 972 GRY, 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 972 GRY registered?

972 GRY is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 17 October 1963.

Is 972 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 GRY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 972 GRY have outstanding finance?

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