CarVerify

Free Car Check

LEX 602P

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,442 mi
Last recorded80,442 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEX 602P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,442 miles

Corrosion to offside front floor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 80,442 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Slight brake bind to front brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,433 miles

Corrosion to offside front floor

Nearside rear tyre close to legal tread limit and perished

Offside front shock absorber rebound damping poor

Slight lift in offside front king pin

Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,432 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to offside front floor

Nearside rear tyre close to legal tread limit and perished

Offside front shock absorber rebound damping poor

Slight bind to front brakes

Slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in offside front floor

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,385 miles

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

Corrosion developing to offside front floor

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,332 miles

Corrosion developing to offside front undersill

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion developing to offside front undersill

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,284 miles

Lift in King pins

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F castle section corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,200 miles

Corrosion to nearside front under sill

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Slight bind to all brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,886 miles

O/S/F castle section corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F castle section corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,499 miles

Lift in o/s king pin

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Throtle sticking open

Fail 7 Jul 2009 79,498 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Lift in o/s king pin

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Throtle sticking open

Fail 3 Jul 2009 79,478 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,806 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 78,787 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 78,531 miles

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LEX 602P is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LEX 602P, 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 51 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 LEX 602P?

You can check the full history of LEX 602P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LEX 602P registered?

LEX 602P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1975.

Is LEX 602P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEX 602P shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEX 602P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LEX 602P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.