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FDK 804W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,669 mi
Last recorded25,669 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDK 804W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 25,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 25,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 25,403 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 25,403 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch is faulty

Pass 25 Aug 2021 24,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,767 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 24,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,684 miles

Brake fluid low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe/centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king bush slight wear (2.2.B.1g)

Rear exhaust mounts split

fan belt adjust ment

Fail 27 Jul 2016 23,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive high (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe/centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king bush slight wear (2.2.B.1g)

Rear exhaust mounts split

fan belt adjust ment

Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,725 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 22,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,709 miles

free play n/s front lower trunnion bush

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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FDK 804W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FDK 804W, 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

How do I check the history of FDK 804W?

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What year was FDK 804W registered?

FDK 804W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is FDK 804W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDK 804W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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