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F157 MGB

1989 Porsche 944

Red Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,797 mi
Last recorded105,797 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche 944119,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 MGB
MakePorsche
Model944
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,797 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,411 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,426 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,480 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 102,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,856 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 100,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

both rear diff seals sweatng oil

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,780 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,866 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 96,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 95,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 94,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,832 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2009 93,818 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 92,266 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 944?

Based on 101,425 MOT tests across 8,791 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
920
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
8,791
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,364
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,871
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,919
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2,816
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F157 MGB is a 1989 Porsche 944 in Red with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Porsche 944 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 119,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 944 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,364 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F157 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 944 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche 944 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F157 MGB is a 1989 Porsche 944, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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