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LEA 342P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,387 mi
Last recorded93,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEA 342P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,387 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 97,763 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 6,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,041 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 84,173 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,708 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,985 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 79,586 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 79,586 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,291 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,308 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,066 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 77,061 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,018 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Feb 2008 76,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,830 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 74,830 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LEA 342P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LEA 342P, 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 LEA 342P registered?

LEA 342P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 18 September 1975.

Is LEA 342P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEA 342P shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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