CarVerify

Free Car Check

DEC 390S

1990 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 390S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 85,723 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside front king pin has slight play

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

Offside front king pin has slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2008 79,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in rack.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,491 miles

handbrake slightly stiff

low effort on o/s/r handbrake

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DEC 390S is a 1990 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEC 390S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 36 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DEC 390S?

You can check the full history of DEC 390S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DEC 390S registered?

DEC 390S is a 1990 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is DEC 390S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEC 390S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEC 390S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DEC 390S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.