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YPN 803

1963 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,447 mi
Last recorded31,447 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1963 MG Mgb25,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPN 803
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,447 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT N/S/F STUB

Fail 23 Aug 2013 31,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,861 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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YPN 803 is a 1963 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YPN 803, 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

How do I check the history of YPN 803?

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What year was YPN 803 registered?

YPN 803 is a 1963 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 April 1963.

Is YPN 803 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPN 803 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YPN 803 have outstanding finance?

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