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MBR 448P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

22,975 mi
Last recorded22,975 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBR 448P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 22,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 22,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 22,478 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 22,476 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 22,293 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 22,078 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 22,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,856 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 21,854 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 21,640 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 21,640 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

OIL LEAKING FROM NSR BRAKE DRUM

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 21,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OIL LEAKING FROM NSR BRAKE DRUM

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 21,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 21,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,796 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,181 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 20,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,466 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 19,466 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,258 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,511 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 18,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,288 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 18,288 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,973 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,722 miles

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,532 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 17,520 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2005 17,283 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 17,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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MBR 448P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 MBR 448P, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBR 448P registered?

MBR 448P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 28 August 1975.

Is MBR 448P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBR 448P shows 35 tests with a 62.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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