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LJK 504L

1972 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,508 mi
Last recorded57,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 504L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 57,504 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,175 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 57,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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LJK 504L is a 1972 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LJK 504L, 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 LJK 504L?

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What year was LJK 504L registered?

LJK 504L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is LJK 504L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJK 504L shows 6 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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