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LGC 306K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,906 mi
Last recorded7,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGC 306K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 7,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 7,503 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on tyre on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 7,503 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on tyre on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 6,912 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 13 Feb 2023 6,645 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 6,519 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension joint slight wear

Fail 21 Feb 2022 6,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower suspension joint slight wear

Pass 18 Jan 2021 4,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 4,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 3,803 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 3,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 2,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 2,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 2,539 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 2,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 2,527 miles

significant rusting on upper rear chassis rails ,batt box and petrol tank

Pass 18 Sep 2013 2,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 2,483 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 2,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,453 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 2,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 2,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 2,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 2,338 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 2,228 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 2,228 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 2,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 1,806 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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LGC 306K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGC 306K, 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 LGC 306K registered?

LGC 306K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 8 February 1972.

Is LGC 306K safe to buy?

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