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FDY 86W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,483 mi
Last recorded68,483 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 86W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 68,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,033 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 64,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing covered by duck tape. (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,940 miles

Nearside washer jet not working but gets sufficient fluid from offside

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,401 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,200 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Offside front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,924 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing low on egde

slight play in upper ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,716 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre starting to crack

rear brakes slight binding when turned by hand

Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,004 miles

o/s/r road spring getting weak †both front lower arms inner bushes perished and cracked †handbrake travel requires adjusting

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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FDY 86W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FDY 86W, 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

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What year was FDY 86W registered?

FDY 86W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is FDY 86W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDY 86W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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