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LLD 253K

1972 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,019 mi
Last recorded92,019 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLD 253K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,130 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,854 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 66,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,773 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 65,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2005 65,474 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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LLD 253K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLD 253K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LLD 253K registered?

LLD 253K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is LLD 253K safe to buy?

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