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LBL 390L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBL 390L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,802 miles

Front Slight uplift in nearside and offside kingpins

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

Offside Jacking point slightly damaged

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 98,773 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Slight uplift in nearside and offside kingpins

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

Offside Jacking point slightly damaged

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 98,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to castle section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Slight lift in nearside and offside kingpins

Offside Jacking point slightly damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 92,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 91,744 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,414 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,247 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,890 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2008 90,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 90,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 90,291 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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LBL 390L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 LBL 390L, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBL 390L registered?

LBL 390L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 29 September 1972.

Is LBL 390L safe to buy?

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