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LCG 712L

1973 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,606 mi
Last recorded31,606 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 712L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,606 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 31,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear suspension components corroding

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,391 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2016 31,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,328 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2015 31,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2015 31,326 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner outer sill's and floor pan castle rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/ outer sill's and floor pan castle rails (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,783 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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LCG 712L is a 1973 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 LCG 712L, 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 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCG 712L registered?

LCG 712L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 24 January 1973.

Is LCG 712L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCG 712L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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