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F889 VEH

1989 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,855 mi
Last recorded19,855 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 MG B23,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 VEH
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 19,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,874 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 18,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,932 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 16,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 16,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,943 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,860 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 14,860 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,843 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 14,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 14,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,671 miles

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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F889 VEH is a 1989 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F889 VEH, 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.

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What year was F889 VEH registered?

F889 VEH is a 1989 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F889 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F889 VEH shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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