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RMA 919P

1975 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,869 mi
Last recorded60,869 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 919P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 60,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,366 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,780 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,652 miles

play in o/s/f lower trunion

Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,652 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Modified (5.2.5b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 35,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,314 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 30,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,287 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f lower trunion worn

Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,287 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,924 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 23,922 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,669 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,262 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 86,010 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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RMA 919P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RMA 919P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMA 919P registered?

RMA 919P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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