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LJB 609L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,575 mi
Last recorded30,575 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJB 609L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 30,575 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 30,552 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 30,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 30,386 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 30,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 30,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 30,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 28,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,669 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 13,573 miles

all tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside hand brake efficiency is low.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 10,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside hand brake efficiency is low.

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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LJB 609L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJB 609L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJB 609L registered?

LJB 609L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is LJB 609L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJB 609L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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