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LMA 300L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,297 mi
Last recorded51,297 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 300L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,297 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 51,297 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 51,165 miles

Oil leak Offside rear ( poss hub oil seal )

floor rusty both sides at front

Pass 18 May 2016 50,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 50,949 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure lock tab not turned (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure lock tab not turned (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,642 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 50,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,419 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,322 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,171 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 50,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,716 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 49,715 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 49,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 49,408 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 49,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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LMA 300L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LMA 300L, 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 LMA 300L registered?

LMA 300L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is LMA 300L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMA 300L shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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