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LLB 440K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,501 mi
Last recorded26,501 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLB 440K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 26,501 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 25,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 23,954 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,531 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 19,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 18,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 15,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 12,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 10,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 7,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 5,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,817 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 2,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,331 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 19,789 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 19,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,748 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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LLB 440K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LLB 440K, 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 LLB 440K registered?

LLB 440K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is LLB 440K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLB 440K shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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