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BPE 721B

1964 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,330 mi
Last recorded32,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb30,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 721B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,330 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 32,325 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,554 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 31,554 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,795 miles

front suspension bushes becoming perished/worn

half shafts on rear axle weeping

light rust rear chassis leg

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,603 miles

rear axle half shafts weeping

rear battery harness spare rattling against bodywork

slight movement n/s rack arm

Fail 26 Jul 2016 30,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

rear axle half shafts weeping

rear battery harness spare rattling against bodywork

slight movement n/s rack arm

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 28,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,668 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 27,668 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,567 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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BPE 721B is a 1964 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BPE 721B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPE 721B?

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What year was BPE 721B registered?

BPE 721B is a 1964 MG Mgb, first registered on 20 March 1964.

Is BPE 721B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPE 721B shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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