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CML 888A

1963 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,841 mi
Last recorded82,841 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 MG Mgb25,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCML 888A
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,589 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 81,374 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 81,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 81,078 miles

slight wear/knock to steering rack

Pass 14 May 2010 80,580 miles

slight knock/wear to steering rack

Pass 13 May 2009 80,202 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 7 May 2008 79,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 79,356 miles

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING RACK

Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,250 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 77,250 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CML 888A is a 1963 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 25,898 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 CML 888A, 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 63 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 CML 888A registered?

CML 888A is a 1963 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 August 1963.

Is CML 888A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CML 888A shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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