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LAJ 992P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,890 mi
Last recorded15,890 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAJ 992P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 15,890 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button sticks sometimes (1.1.6 (d))

headlight aims odd for this type of vehicle ? conversion

offside rear brake not as good as nearside ?

Pass 13 Jul 2017 3,629 miles

Offside Rear fluid leak from o/s/r hub

Fail 7 Jul 2017 3,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fluid leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,769 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing trunion has free play (2.5.B.1a)

battery hanger rusty

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2016 97,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing trunion has free play (2.5.B.1a)

battery hanger rusty

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,730 miles

both front trunions have a small amount of play

Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,643 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front trunions have a small amount of play

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,568 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 88,559 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Main beam tell-tail not working

Offside front wheel is tight to turn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,251 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 88,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front floor pan corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,833 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 86,477 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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LAJ 992P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LAJ 992P, 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 LAJ 992P registered?

LAJ 992P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1975.

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