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LGY 674P

1975 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

9,284 mi
Last recorded9,284 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb GT50,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGY 674P
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 9,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both inner arches and floors corroded

Nearside both wheels corroded

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

vehicle body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2022 8,616 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corrroded

Offside Front floor/inner arch corroded

corrosion forming on vehicle and suspension components

Fail 22 Mar 2022 8,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch corrroded

Offside Front floor/inner arch corroded

corrosion forming on vehicle and suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2021 7,736 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Front floor inner arch corroded

corrosion forming on vehicle and suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 6,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 5,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 4,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 3,894 miles

rear tyres perished in side wall

Fail 27 Mar 2017 3,894 miles

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

rear tyres perished in side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 2,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 1,630 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 608 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,759 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise rusty petrol pipe by tank

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,856 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perrishing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,474 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,469 miles

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

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

indicators flashing close to 120 times per minute

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 94,097 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,532 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 92,530 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 91,215 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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LGY 674P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 50,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGY 674P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LGY 674P registered?

LGY 674P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 18 December 1975.

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