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LHM 201K

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,181 mi
Last recorded41,181 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHM 201K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 41,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,137 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,110 miles

Front brakes have slight bind.

Shock absorbers have little or no damping.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,008 miles

Inspection of corrosion in a number of areas difficult due to covering of underseal/sealers.

Offside front shock absorber has no damping effect.

Offside rear shock absorber has limited damping effect and apears to be starting to leak.

Offside rear shock absorber mounting area corroding.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Inspection of corrosion in a number of areas difficult due to covering of underseal/sealers.

Offside front shock absorber has no damping effect.

Offside rear shock absorber has limited damping effect and apears to be starting to leak.

Offside rear shock absorber mounting area corroding.

Oil cooler apears to be leaking.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,620 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,579 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 40,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,504 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 40,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LHM 201K is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHM 201K, 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

How do I check the history of LHM 201K?

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What year was LHM 201K registered?

LHM 201K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is LHM 201K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHM 201K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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