MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,582 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission, minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise, position/headlamp switch operation
rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated,, recommend replace
vehicle in "Excellent" condition for age
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission, minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise, position/headlamp switch operation
rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated,, recommend replace
vehicle in "Excellent" condition for age
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated,,, recommend replace
vehicle in "outstanding" condition for age
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated,,, recommend replace
vehicle in "outstanding" condition for age
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s steering rack gaitor, slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust mounting rubbers, slightly deteriorated
vehicle in Excellent condition for age
vehicle in "excellent" condition for age
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
vehicle has intermittent starting issues
vehicle in "excellent" condition for age
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
slight play in steering rack under load
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
slight play in steering rack under load
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
advance handbrake travel
slight play in offside steering rack
advance handbrake travel
slight play in offside steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
advise, nearside rear foot and handbrake performances slightly lower than offside
advise, offside rear leaf spring assembly weaker than nearside
advise, nearside rear foot and handbrake performances slightly lower than offside
advise, offside rear leaf spring assembly weaker than nearside
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBY 955W is a 1981 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SBY 955W, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SBY 955W registered?
SBY 955W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 24 April 1981.
Is SBY 955W safe to buy?
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