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LKX 91L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

451 mi
Last recorded451 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKX 91L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 99,902 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 99,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 99,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 98,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,603 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,614 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,659 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Parking brake lever pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Bottom radiator hose has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 93,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f floor pan area corroded

o/s/r park brake linkage slightly sticking

Pass 29 May 2014 89,384 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,382 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2013 87,378 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 85,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 84,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,892 miles

Coolant leak

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,064 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,063 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 80,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 79,959 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 79,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

indicator flash rate slow

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 91L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LKX 91L, 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

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What year was LKX 91L registered?

LKX 91L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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