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BFL 206B

1992 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,565 mi
Last recorded88,565 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 MG Mgb55,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 206B
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,565 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,736 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 86,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 86,423 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 86,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,124 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and read diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 86,123 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and read diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive center front upper area... center gearbox area... and rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,954 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,055 miles

Centre Rear rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 820,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 80,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,791 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 69,877 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle straps starting to frey slightly

slight imbalance to rear brakes / slight ovality to rear drums

slight play to nearside front king pin

slight play to offside front king pin

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,877 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear axle straps starting to frey slightly

slight imbalance to rear brakes / slight ovality to rear drums

slight play to nearside front king pin

slight play to offside front king pin

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,310 miles

no change to advisory notice since last issued

Fail 17 Aug 2007 56,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

gear box leaking fluid

off side front suspension unit weaping

rear differential leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,653 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 62,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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BFL 206B is a 1992 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 55,027 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 BFL 206B, 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 34 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BFL 206B registered?

BFL 206B is a 1992 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 November 1992.

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