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AXC 499B

1964 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,775 mi
Last recorded86,775 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb30,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXC 499B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring leaf retaining clips broken

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,695 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight movement

Engine and gearbox Oil leaks

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,858 miles

Corrosion in f/n/s of chassis.

Knock from steering.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 84,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Corrosion in f/n/s of chassis.

Knock from steering.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,891 miles

Knock from steering.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,167 miles

Knock from steering. Rear exhaust mount deteriorated.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 79,176 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,470 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 77,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 73,716 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 73,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,397 miles

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

both door's stiff to open

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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AXC 499B is a 1964 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1964 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 30,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AXC 499B, 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 62 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AXC 499B registered?

AXC 499B is a 1964 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1964.

Is AXC 499B safe to buy?

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