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FBK 594W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,917 mi
Last recorded11,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBK 594W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 11,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 11,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 10,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 9,635 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

fuel line between carbs deteriorated

general oil leaks

general play/ deterioration in front suspension

light switch suspect going faulty

Pass 8 Apr 2021 8,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight wear in both propshaft u/j

slight wear in steering rack end joints

Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,642 miles

Both front tyres perished and tread low on inner edges. 165R14

Handbrake high.

Nearside front lever arm damper slightly damp.

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished in tread.

Offside front suspension bump stop missing.

Offside rear tyre perished in tread and approaching legal limit.

Oil leaks.

Slight play in both propshaft universal joints.

Slight play in both track rods on steering rack.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 8,314 miles

both front shock absorbers deteriorated/slight dampness

hand brake long

n/s/f stub boots deteriorated

o/s/f bump stop missing

tyres worn

Pass 10 Jul 2017 7,787 miles

hand brake long

slight buckle some wheels

slight cracking all 4 tyre sidewalls and worn edges 165/14

slight deterioration both front shock absorber bushes

slight movement both seats

slight oil leak filter area

Fail 10 Jul 2017 7,787 miles

slight oil leak filter area

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

hand brake long

slight buckle some wheels

slight cracking all 4 tyre sidewalls and worn edges 165/14

slight deterioration both front shock absorber bushes

slight movement both seats

Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,933 miles

fuel cap seal poor

handbrake long

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in other suspension joints

Fail 12 May 2016 6,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight play other front suspension joints (2.5.A.1c)

car over heating sender and wiring corroded

hand brake travel long

oil leak

slight play both rack ends

Pass 11 May 2015 6,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 5,516 miles

Bad oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 4,319 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 3,510 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 2,816 miles

Bad oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 1,508 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 566 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 96,766 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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FBK 594W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 FBK 594W, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FBK 594W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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