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LBP 845P

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,858 mi
Last recorded15,858 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 845P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,858 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to wear low at 3MM in places (165/80R14)

Oil leaks from engine and transmission

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both front king pins and wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2015 15,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to wear low at 3MM in places (165/80R14)

Oil leaks from engine and transmission

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both front king pins and wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,408 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

off side rear wheel arch corroded ADVISE REPLACE WIPER BLADES

Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,510 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 14,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,324 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 11,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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LBP 845P is a 1975 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 LBP 845P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBP 845P?

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What year was LBP 845P registered?

LBP 845P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is LBP 845P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBP 845P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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