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ALJ 434A

1963 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 434A
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,747 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,469 miles

various oil leaks around engine/gearbox

Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,450 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak in area of nearside rear drum

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight rear brake judder

some oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,380 miles

nearside steering rack is pin holed

rear axle slight oil leaks

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside steering rack is pin holed

rear axle slight oil leaks

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,714 miles

oil leak in the area of the nearside rear seal

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,555 miles

sign of diff oil leak

sign of engine oil leak

sign of gearbox leaks

sign of lower steering column close to the bulkhead

sign of slight oil leak in the area of the nearside rear back plate

slight play to the steering column upper bush

start of corrosion to the front sub frame

Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

sign of diff oil leaks

sign of engine oil leaks

sign of gear box leaks

sign of lower steering column close to the bulkhead

sign of slight oil leak in the area of the nearside rear brack plate

slight play to the steering column upper bush

start of corrosion to the front sub frame

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,235 miles

oil leaks

offside front wheel rim is slightly buckled

slight play to the steering column upper bush

Pass 27 May 2009 54,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 64,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,789 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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ALJ 434A is a 1963 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ALJ 434A, 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

How do I check the history of ALJ 434A?

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What year was ALJ 434A registered?

ALJ 434A is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 9 July 1963.

Is ALJ 434A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALJ 434A shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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