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LLW 285K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLW 285K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,601 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,307 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,989 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,210 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,573 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,573 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 May 2013 89,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,065 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 89,065 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,941 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,770 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 88,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,860 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 87,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 86,381 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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LLW 285K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LLW 285K, 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 LLW 285K registered?

LLW 285K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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