MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls of both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside non-obligatory rear foglight not working
Nearside rear foglight not working
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Both rear tyres beginning to crack in tread.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside wiper blade beginning to split but still clearing swept zone.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside rear tyre beginning to crack in tread.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear tyre beginning to crack in tread.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside rear tyre cracking
rear silencer slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside rear tyre cracking
rear silencer slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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SMB 655V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SMB 655V, 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.
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What year was SMB 655V registered?
SMB 655V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 4 March 1980.
Is SMB 655V safe to buy?
The MOT history for SMB 655V shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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