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CAR 400B

1965 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,687 mi
Last recorded9,687 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1965 MG Mgb40,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 400B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 9,687 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 9,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 8,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top pin at shock arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top pin at shock arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 8,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,981 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

oil leak from g/box

Fail 4 Apr 2017 7,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure pinch bolt loose (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

oil leak from g/box

water leak bottom hose

Pass 17 Mar 2016 7,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 7,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,057 miles

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

OSF/NSF brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,812 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 6,796 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 5,791 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 5,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 5,103 miles

both rear hub seals appear to leak

rear flexi. brake hose ,tight bend

Fail 27 Jun 2008 4,541 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

slight brake binding of front brakes

Pass 27 Jun 2008 4,541 miles

slight brake binding of front brakes

Pass 12 Jul 2007 3,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 2,202 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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CAR 400B is a 1965 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 40,751 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 CAR 400B, 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 61 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAR 400B registered?

CAR 400B is a 1965 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 November 1965.

Is CAR 400B safe to buy?

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