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LJM 503

1964 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,099 mi
Last recorded97,099 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb30,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 503
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,818 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,542 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,237 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake readings slightly low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,424 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,840 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 94,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,573 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,444 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 93,443 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slightly low readings on foot and handbrake o/s/r

Pass 23 Jul 2007 92,300 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 92,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 91,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 90,191 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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LJM 503 is a 1964 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJM 503, 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 LJM 503 registered?

LJM 503 is a 1964 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1964.

Is LJM 503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJM 503 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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