MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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few rust spots under bonnet
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
few rust spots under bonnet
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
Headlamp switch faulty does not operate main beam (1.7.1)
Indicator switch faulty does not allow indicators to work (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Braking system leaking Hose into caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Wheel nut(s) missing One wheel nut missing of every wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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SGB 840W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SGB 840W, 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
How do I check the history of SGB 840W?
You can check the full history of SGB 840W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SGB 840W registered?
SGB 840W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 24 September 1980.
Is SGB 840W safe to buy?
The MOT history for SGB 840W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SGB 840W have outstanding finance?
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