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LCL 213P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,441 mi
Last recorded61,441 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 213P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,441 miles

Body slightly corroded around the seals

Front axle corroded

Gearbox leaking oil

Propshaft seal damaged, causing an oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,820 miles

bumper backing rusting

last clamp exhaust box missing

slight blow on exhaust

underbody rusting

Fail 4 Apr 2013 57,810 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bumper backing rusting

last clamp exhaust box missing

slight blow on exhaust

underbody rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,375 miles

centre exhaust mount could be better

rear springs starting to invert

slight play in steering king pins

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,543 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,390 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 17 Mar 2010 36,370 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,426 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,195 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 13,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,385 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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LCL 213P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 LCL 213P, 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 51 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 LCL 213P registered?

LCL 213P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is LCL 213P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCL 213P shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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