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LGL 49X

2002 MG B

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,214 mi
Last recorded47,214 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG B49,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGL 49X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 33,618 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 33,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 32,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,142 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 47,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 31,972 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 46,850 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 46,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,708 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,789 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 20,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONTS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 17,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,758 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing have lift (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 May 2017 46,750 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working the secondary bulbs are not working in either of the number plate lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing have lift (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 11,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 46,670 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 46,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,719 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 10,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,930 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 8,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,779 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 6,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 3,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 2,401 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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LGL 49X is a 2002 MG B in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 49,201 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 LGL 49X, 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 24 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGL 49X registered?

LGL 49X is a 2002 MG B, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is LGL 49X safe to buy?

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