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FBB 888W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,205 mi
Last recorded50,205 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBB 888W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,205 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,448 miles

BRAKE PIPES POORLY SECURED/ROUTED

LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,250 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,156 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F WHEEL BAERING

Fail 25 May 2010 47,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

coil springs corroded

n/s/f brake backing plate corroded

slight oil leak around engine and oil cooler area

slight play at rear prop-shaft u/j

suspension corroded in places

Pass 25 May 2010 47,075 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/f brake backing plate corroded

slight oil leak around engine and oil cooler area

slight play at rear prop-shaft u/j

suspension corroded in places

Pass 22 May 2009 46,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 46,948 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR BUMPBER METAL BRACE CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN PROP-SHAFT U/J'S

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,913 miles

front suspension bump stops missing

n/s/f brake backing plate holed and corroded

prop-shaft u/j's worn

water leak from waterpump area

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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FBB 888W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBB 888W, 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 45 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 FBB 888W registered?

FBB 888W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is FBB 888W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBB 888W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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