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MGB 802P

1975 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,885 mi
Last recorded36,885 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 802P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 36,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,149 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 34,498 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 34,495 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,617 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 33,608 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 31,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,001 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,195 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 27,628 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2008 27,628 miles

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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MGB 802P is a 1975 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MGB 802P, 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 MGB 802P registered?

MGB 802P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 12 August 1975.

Is MGB 802P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 802P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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