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FBO 291L

1993 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,763 mi
Last recorded31,763 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1993 MG B42,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBO 291L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 31,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 27,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,577 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 24,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling column fouling chassis (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,667 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front hub slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,424 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,766 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 30 Jul 2007 17,766 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,639 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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FBO 291L is a 1993 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,808 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 FBO 291L, 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 33 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FBO 291L registered?

FBO 291L is a 1993 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is FBO 291L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBO 291L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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