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DWN 250C

1965 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,821 mi
Last recorded46,821 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1965 MG Mgb40,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWN 250C
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,689 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,573 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 46,573 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,489 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,145 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short fuel pump wiring (1.9.2b)

main beam tell tale inoperative

Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,145 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short fuel pump wiring (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

main beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,069 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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DWN 250C is a 1965 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1965 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 40,751 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 DWN 250C, 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 61 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 DWN 250C registered?

DWN 250C is a 1965 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 April 1965.

Is DWN 250C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWN 250C shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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