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LHD 121N

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,186 mi
Last recorded39,186 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHD 121N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,186 miles

O/side lower floor/sill has a hole caused by corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,143 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 39,141 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,049 miles

Nearside Front Has slight bind on hand spin.

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush King pin has slight lift. (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Inner Sill to castle section has slight corrosion not considered excessive.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,683 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 38,683 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front and both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

offside front brake backplate corroded

slight wheel bind on nearside front

vehicle was previously fitted with older type registration plates which were not applicable for the age of the vehicle the vehicle is now fitted with later type registration plates

Fail 26 Nov 2013 37,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front and both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

offside front brake backplate corroded

slight wheel bind on nearside front

Pass 16 May 2012 36,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyre's slight cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,058 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 31,888 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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LHD 121N is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHD 121N, 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

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What year was LHD 121N registered?

LHD 121N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 27 June 1975.

Is LHD 121N safe to buy?

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