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LHF 916L

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,429 mi
Last recorded26,429 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHF 916L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 26,429 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,407 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2012 25,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,557 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,528 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 25,528 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 25,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,457 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,332 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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LHF 916L is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 LHF 916L, 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 55 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 LHF 916L?

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What year was LHF 916L registered?

LHF 916L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LHF 916L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHF 916L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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