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FWW 461L

1998 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,868 mi
Last recorded93,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 461L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,654 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 93,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bonnet saftey catch missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,590 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,585 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Aug 2008 93,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 93,194 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 92,760 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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FWW 461L is a 1998 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 461L, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWW 461L?

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What year was FWW 461L registered?

FWW 461L is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is FWW 461L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 461L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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