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FTW 209Y

1982 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,320 mi
Last recorded19,320 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTW 209Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 13 Apr 2022 19,306 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished outer tyre wall (2003 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished outer wall (2006 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished outer wall (2003 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished outer wall (2006 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 21 May 2021 18,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,545 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,556 miles

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 6 Jul 2016 15,172 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 15,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush suspension joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,670 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 11,711 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,707 miles

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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FTW 209Y is a 1982 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 FTW 209Y, 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 44 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 FTW 209Y registered?

FTW 209Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 26 August 1982.

Is FTW 209Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTW 209Y 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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