MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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