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AEW 820A

1963 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,719 mi
Last recorded54,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEW 820A
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 54,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,862 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,751 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 52,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 51,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 51,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 50,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,435 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow front the centre joint.

Handbrake slightly binding on.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,141 miles

raer tyres side walls perrished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,141 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

raer tyres side walls perrished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,923 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 42,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 42,908 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,767 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2011 42,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 42,368 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,220 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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AEW 820A is a 1963 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1963 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 28,492 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEW 820A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEW 820A?

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What year was AEW 820A registered?

AEW 820A is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1963.

Is AEW 820A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEW 820A shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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