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LBL 152L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,696 mi
Last recorded36,696 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBL 152L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,630 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 36,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,616 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2015 36,512 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,350 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,618 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,610 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,741 miles

O/s front wheel bearing is noisy in operation

O/s rear foot & handbrakes 40% lower on effort

Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,821 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,965 miles

brake pipes leading to front flexible hoses starting to corrode.

general floor corroding.

nearside out rigger chassis section corroded & holed (not in prescribed area).

Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,303 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,049 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 27,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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LBL 152L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 LBL 152L, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBL 152L registered?

LBL 152L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is LBL 152L safe to buy?

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