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BJY 268B

1964 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,832 mi
Last recorded50,832 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb30,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJY 268B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 50,832 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,372 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in NSF king pin

Fail 2 Dec 2015 49,500 miles

All position lamps not working both sides front and rear (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure carrier broken (1.9.1)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in NSF king pin

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,084 miles

Coolant leak.

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside rear drum brake has slight restrictred movement.

Oil leak.

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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BJY 268B is a 1964 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJY 268B, 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 BJY 268B registered?

BJY 268B is a 1964 MG Mgb, first registered on 21 August 1964.

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