MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to floor
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to floor
floor and chassis corroded
slight binding at nearside front brake
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
chassis and floor corroded
nearside front floor and chassis excessively corroded, not within prescribed areas
oil leaks
slight binding at offside front brake
floor corroded
slight noise at offside front wheel bearing
heavily undercoated
nearside rear back plate damp
slight roughness at offside front wheel bearing
unable to measure brake pads
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight binding at offside and nearside front brakes
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise, nearside rear axle u-bolts condition
all front suspension king pins grease points and been heavily lubricated
brake servo sluggish in operation
clutch fluid level low
drivers door hinges worn
gearbox mounting perished
ignition switch condition, advise
nearside front floor panel signs of corrosion
oil leak
steering rack, slight play
steering uj joint slight play
drivers door hinges worn
gearbox mounting perished
ignition switch condition, advise
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
advise, nearside rear axle u-bolts condition
all front suspension king pins grease points and been heavily lubricated
brake servo sluggish in operation
clutch fluid level low
nearside front floor panel signs of corrosion
oil leak
steering rack, slight play
steering uj joint slight play
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise condition of nearside rear axle u-bolts
cable rubbing on steering coloumn shaft
gearbox mountings perished
nearside front floor panel showing signs of corrosion
offside door hinges worn
offside rear footbrake performance better than nearside
oil leak/contamination engine and gearbox units.
steering coupling uj joint has slight play/wear
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LDM 491L is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 LDM 491L, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LDM 491L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 August 1972.
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