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LLH 287K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,974 mi
Last recorded65,974 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLH 287K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 59,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,468 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,914 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 43,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 2,406 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 2,406 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 93,633 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 93,632 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Lift in o/s/f king pin. †Fuel cap sealing washer just starting to split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LLH 287K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LLH 287K, 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 LLH 287K registered?

LLH 287K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 27 March 1972.

Is LLH 287K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLH 287K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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