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LFV 779N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,825 mi
Last recorded72,825 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFV 779N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 72,825 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,421 miles

ns rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,020 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 72,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,490 miles

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

Oil leak

brake padle rubber wearing thin

rear exhust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2008 66,620 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 65,841 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 64,167 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,167 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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LFV 779N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 LFV 779N, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LFV 779N registered?

LFV 779N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 26 June 1975.

Is LFV 779N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFV 779N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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