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LLR 290K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,903 mi
Last recorded63,903 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLR 290K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,691 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,415 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,035 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,856 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 62,856 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill, near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,855 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,855 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,855 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,855 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,868 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,855 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 62,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2005 62,855 miles

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

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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LLR 290K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LLR 290K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LLR 290K registered?

LLR 290K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 April 1972.

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