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LEM 833K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEM 833K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,465 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 62,465 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,004 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,995 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,439 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 61,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,526 miles

oil leak from underside of engine/gearbox area

Fail 30 May 2015 60,519 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from underside of engine/gearbox area

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,984 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,592 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,887 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 58,887 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,547 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 58,545 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 28 Jul 2007 55,756 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 55,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LEM 833K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LEM 833K, 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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LEM 833K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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