1967 MG B1.8L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of unresolved suspension wear. The most recent test on 7 May 2026 at 40,311 miles confirmed that inner bushes on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arms remain worn. This specific defect has appeared in every annual MOT record since 2023, indicating that while it does not yet pose excessive movement to cause a failure, the owner has prioritised reactive repairs over proactive replacement of these degrading rubber components. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 59-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 683 miles per year. There is a significant six-year gap between the August 2017 test at 38,038 miles and the May 2023 test at 38,900 miles, during which the car covered only 862 miles. Since then, it has covered 1,413 miles. This low rate of use often leads to the perish of rubber components and seals due to inactivity, which aligns with the recurring issues found in the suspension bushes. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The recurring advisories for worn inner bushes suggest the material is cracking or deforming, which will eventually affect steering precision and cause uneven tyre wear. The previously missing offside front bump stop, which was flagged between 2023 and 2025, should be verified as replaced to prevent impact damage. Given the age and low mileage, the inspector should also check for corrosion on brake discs and seized caliper sliders, as components that are not frequently engaged are prone to surface oxidation during long periods of storage.