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LEC 485

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,672 mi
Last recorded58,672 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEC 485
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 58,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 56,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 55,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 55,557 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,581 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,009 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,494 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,030 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 33,848 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres tread low

diff oil leak

offside rear reflector damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,320 miles

slight oil leaks engine & gearbox area.

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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LEC 485 is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 LEC 485, 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 54 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 LEC 485?

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What year was LEC 485 registered?

LEC 485 is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is LEC 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEC 485 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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