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LFD 781L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,577 mi
Last recorded44,577 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFD 781L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,577 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 44,577 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,479 miles

both rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2005 39,003 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

steering slight play osf inner joint

wiper only work second speed

Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,003 miles

steering slight play osf inner joint

wiper only work second speed

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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LFD 781L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 LFD 781L, 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 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LFD 781L?

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What year was LFD 781L registered?

LFD 781L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is LFD 781L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFD 781L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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