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LLP 709K

1972 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,286 mi
Last recorded94,286 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLP 709K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,286 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,054 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,419 miles

nearside front inner sill holed not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,493 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 89,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor heavily corroded outside of perscribed area

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Bump Stops cracked and perished

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Pivot Leaking Oil

Fail 7 Jun 2012 87,318 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Bump Stops cracked and perished

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Pivot Leaking Oil

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,834 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 84,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 80,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

os and ns inner sills and floors all rusting badly surface rust on outer sills and underside of car

Fail 21 May 2009 80,697 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

os and ns inner sills and floors all rusting badly surface rust on outer sills and underside of car

Pass 27 May 2008 80,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front end of inner sill and ns floor fusting badly

osf floor rusting

Fail 20 May 2008 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front end of inner sill and ns floor fusting badly

osf floor rusting

Pass 11 May 2007 80,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2006 80,275 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LLP 709K is a 1972 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LLP 709K, 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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What year was LLP 709K registered?

LLP 709K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 25 April 1972.

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