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LFH 86K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

1,930 mi
Last recorded1,930 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFH 86K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 1,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 543 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 99,738 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,720 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,573 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,573 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,558 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 97,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,397 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 97,397 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 97,260 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 97,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 97,008 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 97,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 96,495 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 96,495 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 96,100 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
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LFH 86K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 LFH 86K, 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

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What year was LFH 86K registered?

LFH 86K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is LFH 86K safe to buy?

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