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XBY 184F

1990 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,037 mi
Last recorded29,037 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 184F
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 29,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack end

Fail 1 Jun 2017 29,032 miles

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack end balljoint

Fail 3 Jun 2016 29,004 miles

Electrical wiring insecure fuel tank sender wiring (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel tank (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both side front (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (7.1.2)

slight play offside steering rack end balljoint

Pass 27 May 2015 28,965 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank damp

slight play in offside streering end balljoint

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,959 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel tank damp

slight play in offside steering rack end balljoint

Fail 30 May 2014 28,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 28,929 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 28,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,896 miles

slight leak on exhaust joints

Pass 10 May 2010 28,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

various suspension bushes showing signs of perishing

Pass 21 May 2009 28,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 28,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,939 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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XBY 184F is a 1990 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBY 184F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 36 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XBY 184F is a 1990 MG B Roadster, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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