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FNP 538W

1980 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 538W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,888 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,529 miles

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,945 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 63,687 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases stud and nut missing from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,541 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper locking nut deteriorated

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

footbrake has advanced travel, recommend check

Fail 1 Aug 2019 62,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper locking nut deteriorated

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

footbrake has advanced travel, recommend check

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,795 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 61,795 miles

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

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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FNP 538W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 FNP 538W, 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 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNP 538W registered?

FNP 538W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is FNP 538W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 538W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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