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LLB 866K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,992 mi
Last recorded52,992 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLB 866K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2021 52,992 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,557 miles

RUST HOLES IN N/S AND O/S FRONT UNDERFRAMING,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN BUSHES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 52,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RUBBER PERISHED (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

RUST HOLES IN N/S AND O/S FRONT UNDERFRAMING,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN BUSHES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,376 miles

WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN BUSHES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Fail 13 Oct 2015 52,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN BUSHES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,365 miles

DETERIORATION OF FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSHES

WEAR IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Fail 3 Oct 2014 51,365 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

DETERIORATION OF FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSHES

WEAR IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,311 miles

deterioration of front lower wishbone bushes

slight oil leak from o/s rear shock absorber.

slight play in steering rack and pinion.

some play in top of steering column

Fail 3 Oct 2013 50,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

deterioration of front lower wishbone bushes

slight oil leak from o/s rear shock absorber.

slight play in steering rack and pinion.

some play in top of steering column

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,485 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,882 miles

CORROSION HOLE IN O/S CASTLE SECTION,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES

SOME WEAR IN TOP AND BOTTOM STEERING COLUMN BUSHES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION

Fail 17 Feb 2011 47,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

CORROSION HOLE IN O/S CASTLE SECTION,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES

SOME WEAR IN TOP AND BOTTOM STEERING COLUMN BUSHES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,867 miles

forword inner sill on outer chassis rail holed and corroded bothsides

slight brake bind @ both front wheels

slight movement @ steering wheel

slight play @ o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,865 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

forword inner sill on outer chassis rail holed and corroded bothsides

slight brake bind @ both front wheels

slight movement @ steering wheel

slight play @ o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,677 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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LLB 866K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLB 866K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LLB 866K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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