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G7 FSB

1989 Lada Riva

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,912 mi
Last recorded37,912 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lada Riva31,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 FSB
MakeLada
ModelRiva
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,912 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,837 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,249 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 37,180 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,233 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 32,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 28,413 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 27,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,430 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,711 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 23,700 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,056 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear light lenses damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,267 miles

How Reliable is the Lada Riva?

Based on 3,646 MOT tests across 767 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
892
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 138
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 138
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G7 FSB is a 1989 Lada Riva in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1989 Lada Riva models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 31,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lada Riva fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G7 FSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lada Riva typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Lada Riva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G7 FSB registered?

G7 FSB is a 1989 Lada Riva, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G7 FSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 FSB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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