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SLG 460V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,315 mi
Last recorded44,315 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLG 460V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,315 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 44,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 41,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,896 miles

Oil leak

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

offside front upper trunion bush perished

slight play nearside inner rack joint

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,877 miles

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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SLG 460V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SLG 460V, 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 SLG 460V registered?

SLG 460V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 5 March 1980.

Is SLG 460V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLG 460V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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