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LBW 480N

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,086 mi
Last recorded6,086 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBW 480N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 6,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 447 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 99,576 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 99,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

o/s/f tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,258 miles

both front tyres perished

front lower wishbone bushes in poor condition

nearside rack gaiter in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2014 98,914 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 98,863 miles

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)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2012 98,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,199 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 97,633 miles

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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LBW 480N is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LBW 480N, 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

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What year was LBW 480N registered?

LBW 480N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 11 July 1975.

Is LBW 480N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBW 480N shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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