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FNA 860T

1990 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

22,400 mi
Last recorded22,400 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1990 MG Mgb22,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNA 860T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 22,400 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 22,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 22,192 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 21,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracked

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracked

Offside Front tyre slight cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2017 21,954 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracked

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracked

Offside Front tyre slight cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 21,808 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,478 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 21,478 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,213 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 21,213 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,855 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,492 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 20,492 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 20,007 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,637 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 19,637 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,781 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,112 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 15,649 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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FNA 860T is a 1990 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1990 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 22,322 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNA 860T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 36 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNA 860T?

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What year was FNA 860T registered?

FNA 860T is a 1990 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 December 1990.

Is FNA 860T safe to buy?

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