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LAY 88P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

42,461 mi
Last recorded42,461 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAY 88P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 38,402 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 38,397 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 37,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 36,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,400 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 34,615 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Oil leak half shaft seal ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,419 miles

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

front shock absorbers reduced dampening effect,noticed going over rbt.

offside rear bump stop missing.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 33,419 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front shock absorbers reduced dampening effect,noticed going over rbt.

offside rear bump stop missing.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak nearside rear backplate.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 33,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake high.

slight oil leak nearside rear backplate.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight oil staining nearside rear back plate.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,348 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight oil staining nearside rear back plate.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear leaf spring front bush slightly worn.

offside rear & nearside rear leaf spring rear bushes slightly worn.

slight coolant leak from waterpump/waterpump area.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 33,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear leaf spring front bush slightly worn.

offside rear & nearside rear leaf spring rear bushes slightly worn.

slight coolant leak from waterpump/waterpump area.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,175 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines corroding.

handbrake high.

nearside front king pin slight movement.

nearside front lower sidelight not working.

offside front lower sidelight not working.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 33,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel lines corroding.

handbrake high.

nearside front king pin slight movement.

nearside front lower sidelight not working.

offside front lower sidelight not working.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,062 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear fuel line corroding ( between fuel tank& pump

Fail 7 Mar 2007 33,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

nearside front wheel bearing slight play.

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

nearside front king pin slight movement.

nearside rear & offside front shock absorbers slight oil leak.

offside lower front wishbone bush perishing.

offside rear fuel line corroding (between fuel tank & pump).

Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,774 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 32,774 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

handbrake high. †passenger seat belt fluffing. †oil staining engine & gearbox. †alternator belt loose. †o/s/r bump stop missing.

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins slight movement. †o/s/f & n/s/f wheelbearings slight play. †rear silencer rear mounting rubbers perishing.

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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LAY 88P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LAY 88P, 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.

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LAY 88P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 9 September 1975.

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