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MGE 268P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,726 mi
Last recorded36,726 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGE 268P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 36,726 miles

underside vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 34,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 32,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,721 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,473 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,586 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,951 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 28,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,804 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 26,789 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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MGE 268P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGE 268P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGE 268P registered?

MGE 268P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 7 November 1975.

Is MGE 268P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGE 268P 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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