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F266 UTW

1989 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

4,895 mi
Last recorded4,895 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 MG B23,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 UTW
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 4,895 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 4,895 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 4,879 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 4,705 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 4,705 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 4,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 4,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 4,701 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 4,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise to adjust handbrake

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

intermittant fault on o/s headlight

Fail 9 Apr 2009 4,655 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise to adjust handbrake

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

intermittant fault on o/s headlight

Pass 18 Jul 2006 4,622 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 4,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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F266 UTW is a 1989 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 23,263 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F266 UTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 37 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F266 UTW registered?

F266 UTW is a 1989 MG B, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F266 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F266 UTW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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