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CAB 249B

1964 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,432 mi
Last recorded94,432 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb30,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 249B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 94,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,657 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 92,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 90,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 89,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,078 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,413 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 86,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,771 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,373 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,049 miles

Corosion to exhaust

Corosion to front coil springs

General corosion throughout underbody

Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,474 miles

Corosion to exhaust system

Oil leak

Slight humin noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2006 79,830 miles

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

Nearside handbrake performance

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 78,493 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 78,493 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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CAB 249B is a 1964 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAB 249B, 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

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What year was CAB 249B registered?

CAB 249B is a 1964 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 June 1964.

Is CAB 249B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAB 249B shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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