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FVG 269J

2002 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,127 mi
Last recorded32,127 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG B49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 269J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear back plate wet

Offside Rear fuel pipe touching axle bracket

Offside Rear rubber strap broken on axle

slight play in top of steering wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

handbrake cable support mount rubber mounting badly perished

oil leak

rear axle safety straps perished and snapped

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,848 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise on o/s/r suspension check strap broken

advise on rear fuel pipes touch condition on body but not leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bad oil leaks under vehicle

excessive play in o/s/f steering rack end

handbrake lever near end of travel

o/s/r axle strap snaped

rear suspention very low

Fail 19 Nov 2013 24,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

bad oil leaks under vehicle

excessive play in o/s/f steering rack end

handbrake lever near end of travel

o/s/r axle strap snaped

rear suspention very low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,582 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,876 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,059 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,611 miles

advise on off side steering arm as play in worm gear

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,417 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

letter G on front number plate starting to de laminate

play in o/s steering rack

play in steering colume lower bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,689 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 8,222 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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FVG 269J is a 2002 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 FVG 269J, 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 24 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FVG 269J registered?

FVG 269J is a 2002 MG B, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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