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LGP 770K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,137 mi
Last recorded15,137 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGP 770K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 15,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner steering rack slight wear

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade smeary

Fail 1 Feb 2018 15,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner steering rack slight wear

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade smeary

Pass 10 Feb 2017 13,817 miles

windscreen cracked outwith swept area

Fail 10 Feb 2017 13,817 miles

Fuel hose leaking at electrical pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

windscreen cracked outwith swept area

Fail 7 Oct 2016 13,804 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

suspecting offside rear wheel cylinder is leakin

Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspecting offside rear wheel cylinder is leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2015 13,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Suspecting offside rear wheel cylinder is leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 12,429 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 12,425 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,271 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,120 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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LGP 770K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 LGP 770K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGP 770K registered?

LGP 770K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is LGP 770K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGP 770K shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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