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FGR 494S

1978 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,546 mi
Last recorded53,546 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B Roadster48,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGR 494S
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,546 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,018 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,692 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,102 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,913 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 49,912 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,586 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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FGR 494S is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FGR 494S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGR 494S registered?

FGR 494S is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 26 April 1978.

Is FGR 494S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGR 494S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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