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LLL 653K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,148 mi
Last recorded3,148 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLL 653K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 3,148 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 3,148 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,321 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,827 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,643 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 98,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 97,162 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 96,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 96,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight front kingpin play on both front suspensions

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,945 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 94,379 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 93,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 92,990 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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LLL 653K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LLL 653K, 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 LLL 653K registered?

LLL 653K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is LLL 653K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLL 653K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LLL 653K have outstanding finance?

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