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FUS 155S

2002 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

28,574 mi
Last recorded28,574 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgb11,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 155S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 28,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 25 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 27,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 26,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 25,183 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,490 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 20,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 18,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,385 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 15,385 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 14,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 14,282 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,044 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 13,024 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 11,232 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s lower wishbone bolts have been replaced with bolts of a smaller diameter thn originals reccomend replacment when repairing lower bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,730 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 20 Jul 2007 8,192 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 8,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 4,572 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 4,572 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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FUS 155S is a 2002 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 11,124 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 FUS 155S, 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 24 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FUS 155S registered?

FUS 155S is a 2002 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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