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LGN 429P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,971 mi
Last recorded23,971 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 429P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,971 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

parking brake has a large amount of travel

Fail 15 Jul 2013 23,969 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

parking brake has a large amount of travel

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,237 miles

general under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,602 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight play steering joints

Pass 13 Apr 2010 17,705 miles

oil leak

slight blow rear exhuast box

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 4 Apr 2009 16,020 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 14,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,983 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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LGN 429P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGN 429P, 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.

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What year was LGN 429P registered?

LGN 429P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 28 August 1975.

Is LGN 429P safe to buy?

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