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FBY 264H

1990 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

34,673 mi
Last recorded34,673 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 MG Roadster28,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 264H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 34,673 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 33,722 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 33,707 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 33,676 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,678 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 32,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 32,432 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,100 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 32,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,978 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,971 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,667 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,142 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,539 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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FBY 264H is a 1990 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1990 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 28,553 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBY 264H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 36 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FBY 264H registered?

FBY 264H is a 1990 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is FBY 264H safe to buy?

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