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FLG 228B

1964 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,940 mi
Last recorded66,940 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb30,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLG 228B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,940 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,659 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,809 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,124 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,607 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 63,607 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,185 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,121 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,764 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 58,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 55,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FLG 228B is a 1964 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FLG 228B, 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 FLG 228B registered?

FLG 228B is a 1964 MG Mgb, first registered on 30 December 1964.

Is FLG 228B safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLG 228B shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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