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BWY 90S

1988 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,720 mi
Last recorded50,720 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 90S
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm boot splitting

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,868 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 1 Aug 2018 46,868 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,978 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,715 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,904 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf suspension trunion's have slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2011 31,904 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf suspension trunion's have slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,532 miles

nsf king pin has slight vertical movement

Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

nsf king pin has slight vertical movement

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,979 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

underneath vehicle undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2008 29,979 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

underneath vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,398 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 26,784 miles

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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BWY 90S is a 1988 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWY 90S, 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 38 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BWY 90S is a 1988 MG B Roadster, first registered on 5 August 1988.

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