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LBJ 335P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

47,363 mi
Last recorded47,363 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBJ 335P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroding

Rear Lower shock absorber mounting nuts just touching the nylock

Fail 12 Mar 2026 47,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroding

Rear Lower shock absorber mounting nuts just touching the nylock

Pass 23 Feb 2024 45,125 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 45,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure wheel cylinder retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 15 Feb 2023 43,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases splitting around mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 43,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases splitting around mounting (6.1.2 (a))

wiring loom close to chafing on pivot for towing cable at the master cylinder

Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,617 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 41,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,188 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 41,188 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear suspension check strap broken

Fail 15 Jun 2013 41,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,464 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 38,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Various areas underside vehicle has welded repairs and areas of light corrosion.

Pass 10 May 2010 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion evident to under vehicle structure

Fail 7 May 2010 38,384 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion evident to under vehicle structure

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,198 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits smoke at startup

Extensive undersealing

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 35,187 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Extensive Undersealing

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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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LBJ 335P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LBJ 335P, 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.

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LBJ 335P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1975.

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