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LGO 840P

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,946 mi
Last recorded44,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGO 840P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 44,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,811 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,638 miles

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT KINGPIN.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,638 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT KINGPIN.

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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LGO 840P is a 1975 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGO 840P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LGO 840P?

You can check the full history of LGO 840P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LGO 840P registered?

LGO 840P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is LGO 840P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGO 840P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LGO 840P have outstanding finance?

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