I live in Baltimore. car get a safety inspection and no EMISSION INSPECTION ? SO tires and brakes are definitely getting inspected.
https://mva.maryland.gov/vehicles/Pa...tion-info.aspx
Then in 3-mos Emission Test.
https://mva.maryland.gov/about-mva/P...58000-06T.aspx
Is the car up to date registered in VA ? and in what locality ?
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/#emissions.asp
You might have to 'work it' to make it meet MD emission. Are you getting a lower price than book value due to the modifications ?