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LAT 271P

1975 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,761 mi
Last recorded67,761 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAT 271P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,761 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,508 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 66,473 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 66,423 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 66,400 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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LAT 271P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAT 271P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAT 271P?

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What year was LAT 271P registered?

LAT 271P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 September 1975.

Is LAT 271P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAT 271P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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