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SMF 989Y

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMF 989Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,426 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 80,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 79,391 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 73,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 72,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 71,778 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,996 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,265 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 67,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 64,554 miles

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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SMF 989Y is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SMF 989Y, 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 SMF 989Y registered?

SMF 989Y is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 11 July 1980.

Is SMF 989Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMF 989Y shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMF 989Y have outstanding finance?

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