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1978 MG B GT 1.8L Petrol · RBV 140T

RBV 140T

1978 MG B GT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 54,586 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MG B GT
Year / Origin
1978 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,586 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1978
Engine
1798cc

RBV 140T Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
  • 54,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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RBV 140T Mileage History

  1. 24/01/202452,759 mi
  2. 18/09/202452,981 mi+222 mi
  3. 18/09/202452,981 mi
  4. 09/09/202554,495 mi+1,514 mi
  5. 30/09/202554,586 mi+91 mi

Average of roughly 1,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RBV 140T MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg B Gt (RBV 140T) between January 2024 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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