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FWW 254L

1990 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 MG B42,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 254L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,203 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes worn

offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,857 miles

Front tyre rubber deteriorating

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

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,820 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Front tyre rubber cracking

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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,820 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Front tyre rubber cracking

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,790 miles

Exhaust centre mounting broken

Front tyres cracking/deteriorating

Nearside front brake slight bind intermittantly

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,790 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake slight bind intermittantly

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,700 miles

Advise rear inner wheel arches require body sealant

All tyres slight cracking

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

Slight imbalance to rear service brake

Fail 30 Sep 2011 78,700 miles

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

Advise rear inner wheel arches require body sealant

All tyres slight cracking

Fuel overflow pipes splitting

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

Slight imbalance to rear service brake

Fail 10 Sep 2010 78,614 miles

Front tyres have age relating cracks to rubber

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,614 miles

Front tyres have age relating cracks to rubber

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,363 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,197 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,062 miles

both front tyre side walls cracking

o/s/f+n/s/f king pin thrust washers worn and near fail also some wear in king pin bushes

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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FWW 254L is a 1990 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 42,103 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWW 254L, 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 36 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 FWW 254L registered?

FWW 254L is a 1990 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is FWW 254L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 254L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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