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SGB 840W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,890 mi
Last recorded16,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGB 840W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 16,890 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 16,510 miles

few rust spots under bonnet

Fail 29 Apr 2021 16,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

few rust spots under bonnet

Pass 8 Jan 2020 16,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 13,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 9,659 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 6,141 miles

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.

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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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

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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?

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