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BTU 581B

1964 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64 mi
Last recorded64 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb30,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 581B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 59,758 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

fuel cap wont open

o/s/r axle strap broken

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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BTU 581B is a 1964 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTU 581B, 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

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What year was BTU 581B registered?

BTU 581B is a 1964 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 March 1964.

Is BTU 581B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 581B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BTU 581B have outstanding finance?

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