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FTN 494W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,284 mi
Last recorded14,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTN 494W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 14,284 miles

Beam image adjusted.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror loose.

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose perishing

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

Vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 13,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 13,861 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 13,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,773 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

ns front tyre perished

ns rear tyre perished

os rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2013 13,773 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ns front tyre perished

ns rear tyre perished

os rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,433 miles

Slight lift in front king pins

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,572 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,765 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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FTN 494W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTN 494W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTN 494W registered?

FTN 494W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is FTN 494W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTN 494W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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