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FF 8404

1963 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,029 mi
Last recorded34,029 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1963 MG B Roadster33,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF 8404
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 34,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,947 miles

slight up + down movement nearside front kingpin

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,369 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 31,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,965 miles

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

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

slight play both front lower suspension joints. not excessive

smell of fuel from carburetta area

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,303 miles

Slight up and down movement in the n/s/f kingpin.

Some play in the steering rack.

Fail 2 May 2007 29,294 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Slight up and down movment in the n/s/f king pin.

Some play in the steering rack.

Pass 31 May 2006 27,359 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 27,353 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some play in steering rack especially N/S

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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FF 8404 is a 1963 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1963 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,948 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FF 8404, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FF 8404 registered?

FF 8404 is a 1963 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 November 1963.

Is FF 8404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF 8404 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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