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RWO 796R

1990 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

48,521 mi
Last recorded48,521 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 MG B42,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWO 796R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 48,521 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 48,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 48,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 48,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2023 48,249 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,167 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 48,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 48,114 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 48,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 47,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,877 miles

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

Nearside Front top and bottom trunnion bushes slight play

Offside Front top and bottom trunnion bushes slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,834 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing all trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,832 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 78% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing all trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 47,772 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,491 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,344 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,344 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,686 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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RWO 796R is a 1990 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RWO 796R, 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

How do I check the history of RWO 796R?

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What year was RWO 796R registered?

RWO 796R is a 1990 MG B, first registered on 22 November 1990.

Is RWO 796R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWO 796R shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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