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RGE 98P

1975 MG B

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGE 98P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 84,581 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,514 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,391 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,361 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,361 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 81,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,609 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,098 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,076 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,630 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight lift in nearside king pin thrusts.

advise slight wear in nearside king pin bushes.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,846 miles

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise nearside rear axle strap starting to split

advise slight lift in offside king pin thrusts

Fail 24 Aug 2006 73,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 73,250 miles

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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RGE 98P is a 1975 MG B in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RGE 98P, 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 RGE 98P registered?

RGE 98P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is RGE 98P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGE 98P shows 18 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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