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SKL 218W

1980 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,780 mi
Last recorded85,780 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 218W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 85,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,162 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 81,898 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2018 81,898 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative both (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,874 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 81,817 miles

oil leak

undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,999 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,108 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

grease around front hubs

idle speed high

play in front suspension trunions

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,108 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

grease around front hubs

idle speed high

play in front suspension trunions

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 78,048 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 78,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 78,011 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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SKL 218W is a 1980 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKL 218W, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKL 218W registered?

SKL 218W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is SKL 218W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 218W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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