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GHB 610V

1985 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

19,845 mi
Last recorded19,845 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHB 610V
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 19,845 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,760 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 19,702 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 19,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,571 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 19,559 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 19,396 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,254 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 19,253 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 18,831 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,660 miles

play in osf inner steering joint

rear tyres wearing thin on the inner edge and are slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 18,660 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

play in osf inner steering joint

rear tyres wearing on inner adge and slightly perished

Pass 28 May 2013 17,819 miles

slight play in both front hub assemblys.

Fail 23 May 2013 17,818 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

slight play in both front hub assemblys.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 17,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,286 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear anti rollbar bush has slight movement

Pass 29 Apr 2006 11,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GHB 610V is a 1985 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GHB 610V, 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 41 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GHB 610V registered?

GHB 610V is a 1985 MG B Roadster, first registered on 6 December 1985.

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