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MGR 130P

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,390 mi
Last recorded7,390 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGR 130P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 7,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 5,973 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 4,746 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 4,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 3,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 2,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 755 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,741 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,741 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MGR 130P is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGR 130P, 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 MGR 130P registered?

MGR 130P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1975.

Is MGR 130P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGR 130P shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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