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LBF 785P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,071 mi
Last recorded57,071 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBF 785P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,071 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,068 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

water leak

Fail 8 May 2012 57,060 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 57,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,993 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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LBF 785P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBF 785P, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBF 785P?

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What year was LBF 785P registered?

LBF 785P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 8 August 1975.

Is LBF 785P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBF 785P 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.

Does LBF 785P have outstanding finance?

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