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WTN 876A

1963 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

681 mi
Last recorded681 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1963 MG Mgb25,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTN 876A
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 681 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 603 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 5,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 5,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 5,417 miles

rear brake pipe sections slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 5,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 5,278 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 5,278 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,146 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 5,145 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 4,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 4,765 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 4,765 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 4,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 4,183 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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WTN 876A is a 1963 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1963 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 25,898 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 WTN 876A, 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 63 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 WTN 876A registered?

WTN 876A is a 1963 MG Mgb, first registered on 20 December 1963.

Is WTN 876A safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTN 876A shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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