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LKX 299P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,989 mi
Last recorded10,989 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKX 299P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 10,989 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 7,887 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 7,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 3,020 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 2,932 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced part of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced part of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength part of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2017 2,821 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 2,812 miles

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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LKX 299P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 LKX 299P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LKX 299P registered?

LKX 299P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 4 September 1975.

Is LKX 299P safe to buy?

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