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LGF 688N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,003 mi
Last recorded23,003 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGF 688N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,988 miles

front wings plastic wheel arches fitted/ vehicle underbody undersealed covering pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,856 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 21,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,904 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 17,904 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 14,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/rear shoker has drip

Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,540 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 13,532 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear suspension strap broken

slight low effort on nearside rear parking beake

Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,550 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 12,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle heavley undersealed.

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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LGF 688N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LGF 688N, 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 LGF 688N registered?

LGF 688N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is LGF 688N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGF 688N shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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