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PTU 963B

1964 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,198 mi
Last recorded32,198 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb30,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 963B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,198 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,198 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,106 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,103 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen & frame, wipers not fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 32,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

windscreen & frame, wipers not fitted

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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PTU 963B is a 1964 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PTU 963B, 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 PTU 963B?

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What year was PTU 963B registered?

PTU 963B is a 1964 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 June 1964.

Is PTU 963B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 963B shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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