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MGB 89V

1991 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,236 mi
Last recorded17,236 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 MG B GT42,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 89V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 17,236 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 16,601 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 16,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 15,312 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,493 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 14,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 13,396 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 13,387 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 13,387 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,203 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 13,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 13,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 13,196 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 13,156 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,080 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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MGB 89V is a 1991 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 42,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGB 89V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 35 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGB 89V registered?

MGB 89V is a 1991 MG B GT, first registered on 24 June 1991.

Is MGB 89V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 89V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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