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LLT 716P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,811 mi
Last recorded7,811 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLT 716P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 7,811 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle rebound straps are both detached from vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2014 7,808 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle rebound straps are both detached from vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,789 miles

nearside and offside rear axle rebound straps split

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mountings deteriated

rear fuel pipes deteriated

slight play at offside and nearside front lower suspension joints

Fail 8 Aug 2012 7,789 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear axle rebound straps split

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust mountings deteriated

rear fuel pipes deteriated

slight play at offside and nearside front lower suspension joints

Fail 12 Nov 2011 7,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

front brake disics corroded

near side front suspension king pin bushes have slight play

off side front head light slight dull

offside side front suspension king pin bushes has slight play

rear bulk head by brake master cylinder corroded

slight corrosion to front chassis legs in engine bay

vehicle apears to of been standing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,748 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear suspernsion straps snapped

slight bind at nearside rear brake

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Fail 11 Sep 2008 7,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear suspernsion straps snapped

slight bind at nearside rear brake

slight bind at nearside rear brake

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,691 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

rear axle rebound straps starting to split

slight blow at exhaust manifold

Fail 5 Jul 2006 7,691 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

rear axle rebound straps starting to split

slight blow at exhaust manifold

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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LLT 716P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 LLT 716P, 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 51 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 LLT 716P registered?

LLT 716P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1975.

Is LLT 716P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLT 716P shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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