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LDM 491L

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,108 mi
Last recorded87,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDM 491L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,443 miles

corrosion to floor

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,409 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 85,955 miles

floor and chassis corroded

slight binding at nearside front brake

Pass 23 May 2014 85,033 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 84,266 miles

floor corroded

slight noise at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2012 83,536 miles

heavily undercoated

nearside rear back plate damp

Pass 24 May 2011 82,344 miles

slight roughness at offside front wheel bearing

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 25 May 2010 79,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,855 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,507 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 72,632 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,632 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 72,595 miles

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

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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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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