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LHO 345L

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,332 mi
Last recorded12,332 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 345L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 12,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 12,332 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 11,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 11,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 10,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,250 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 9,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 9,727 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,152 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 8,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 7,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 6,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,413 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 5,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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LHO 345L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHO 345L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LHO 345L registered?

LHO 345L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 February 1972.

Is LHO 345L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHO 345L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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