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LBD 205L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,927 mi
Last recorded21,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBD 205L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 21,927 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 21,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 21,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 21,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 20,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 17,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower trunion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 14,585 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Propshaft UJ's Have slight play

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,758 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Oil leak

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,064 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,064 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 12,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 11,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 11,151 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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LBD 205L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBD 205L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBD 205L registered?

LBD 205L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is LBD 205L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBD 205L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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