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BGS 861A

1989 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,905 mi
Last recorded66,905 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGS 861A
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,905 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 51,682 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,252 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 32,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,911 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 253,012 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 25,308 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,264 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BGS 861A is a 1989 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 81.3%.

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 BGS 861A, 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 37 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGS 861A registered?

BGS 861A is a 1989 MG B Roadster, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is BGS 861A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGS 861A shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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