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SDG 301W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDG 301W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,635 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 98,623 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,549 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT KINGPINS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 98,457 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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SDG 301W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 SDG 301W, 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 46 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 SDG 301W registered?

SDG 301W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1980.

Is SDG 301W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDG 301W shows 5 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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