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SBM 203W

1980 MG GT

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,100 mi
Last recorded64,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1980 MG GT63,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBM 203W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 64,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 63,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 59,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,792 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,593 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both king pins slight play

n/s/r suspenshion drop strap broken

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,897 miles

nsr axle check strap broken

Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nsr axle check strap broken

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,863 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 38,851 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,207 miles

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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SBM 203W is a 1980 MG GT in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1980 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 63,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBM 203W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SBM 203W registered?

SBM 203W is a 1980 MG GT, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is SBM 203W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBM 203W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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