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LFW 866P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,956 mi
Last recorded98,956 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFW 866P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 98,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2025 98,902 miles

Offside rear brake requires attention

Pass 10 Mar 2024 98,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 98,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2022 98,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 98,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 98,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 97,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 97,635 miles

Front lights req attention

Pass 19 Feb 2017 97,507 miles

General corrosion over vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2016 97,441 miles

Exhaust mounting requires attention

Pass 22 Feb 2015 97,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 97,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,160 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 96,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,401 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 95,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 89,324 miles

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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LFW 866P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LFW 866P, 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 LFW 866P registered?

LFW 866P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1975.

Is LFW 866P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFW 866P shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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