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LJB 831P

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,685 mi
Last recorded49,685 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJB 831P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 49,685 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2006 48,915 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

holes in o/s/f sill, not in prescribed area

looks like filler in both sills

n/s/r tyre cracking

numerous welded areas have lots of underseal

wipers poor

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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LJB 831P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJB 831P, 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 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJB 831P?

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What year was LJB 831P registered?

LJB 831P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is LJB 831P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJB 831P shows 3 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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