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FDS 512D

1988 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,455 mi
Last recorded2,455 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 MG B69,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDS 512D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 2,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 1,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 1,158 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure nut and bolt not tight (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021
Pass 6 Aug 2020 6,224 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 6,223 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure brake fluid hose to clutch (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 2,075 miles

clutch flexi pipe buldged

Pass 6 Jul 2018 928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,607 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,649 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 92,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,340 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 91,340 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 90,638 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,638 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,164 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,695 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,181 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,238 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 87,748 miles

nearside parking brakes ticking slightly

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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FDS 512D is a 1988 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,398 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 FDS 512D, 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 38 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 FDS 512D?

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What year was FDS 512D registered?

FDS 512D is a 1988 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is FDS 512D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDS 512D shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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