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LDA 709P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,382 mi
Last recorded38,382 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDA 709P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,382 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 33,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,334 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,051 miles

headlamp flash inop

Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp flash inop

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f and o/s/f bump stops missing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f and o/s/f bump stops missing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,760 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 25,760 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,753 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 25,642 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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LDA 709P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDA 709P, 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 LDA 709P?

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What year was LDA 709P registered?

LDA 709P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 22 December 1975.

Is LDA 709P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDA 709P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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