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LGH 800P

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,449 mi
Last recorded23,449 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 800P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 23,449 miles

Oil leak ()

front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 23,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

front wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,136 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 23,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 22,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 21,299 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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LGH 800P is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 LGH 800P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LGH 800P registered?

LGH 800P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1975.

Is LGH 800P safe to buy?

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