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LAU 290P

1975 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,137 mi
Last recorded87,137 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb GT50,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAU 290P
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 87,137 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 86,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside and nearside trunions

Fail 16 May 2017 86,880 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside and nearside trunions

Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,780 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,672 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,475 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,211 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 82,211 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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LAU 290P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 50,561 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAU 290P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAU 290P registered?

LAU 290P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 12 September 1975.

Is LAU 290P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAU 290P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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