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SDG 575W

1981 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,735 mi
Last recorded22,735 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDG 575W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,889 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 18,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 16,613 miles

Bonnet stay adrift

Fail 10 Jul 2017 16,610 miles

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

Bonnet stay adrift

Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,237 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 15,234 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 14,476 miles

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

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,476 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2014 14,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 12,971 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked o/s top corner

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 15 Jun 2006 11,585 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

windscreen cracked outside swept area

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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SDG 575W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDG 575W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDG 575W?

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What year was SDG 575W registered?

SDG 575W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 July 1981.

Is SDG 575W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDG 575W shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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