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SGE 550W

1980 MG Mgb Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,071 mi
Last recorded94,071 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGE 550W
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 94,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,965 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 93,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,497 miles

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

cente34r exhaust mounting deterioated

exhaust emmision close to limit (hc content)

front springs slightly corroded

n/s/f bump stop missing

oil leak(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,496 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cente34r exhaust mounting deterioated

exhaust emmision close to limit (hc content)

front springs slightly corroded

n/s/f bump stop missing

oil leak(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2014 92,258 miles

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f bumpstop perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f bumpstop perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s front trununs

Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 91,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 17 May 2010 91,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 90,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 90,625 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 90,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 90,306 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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SGE 550W is a 1980 MG Mgb Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGE 550W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SGE 550W is a 1980 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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