MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,384 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All front bottom arm bushes perished
Both rear and offside front tyre starting to perish
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
All front bottom arm bushes perished
Both rear and offside front tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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SGP 488R is a 1976 MG B in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGP 488R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SGP 488R registered?
SGP 488R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 25 October 1976.
Is SGP 488R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SGP 488R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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