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HTW 208B

1964 MG Mgb Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

7,169 mi
Last recorded7,169 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1964 MG Mgb Roadster9,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTW 208B
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 7,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 6,801 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 6,374 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 6,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 5,191 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 3,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 2,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 1,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,056 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 98,122 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 96,711 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,898 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 34,898 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 May 2006 93,924 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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HTW 208B is a 1964 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1964 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 9,362 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HTW 208B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 62 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTW 208B registered?

HTW 208B is a 1964 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 20 April 1964.

Is HTW 208B safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTW 208B shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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