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LMA 89P

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,747 mi
Last recorded26,747 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 89P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,747 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear brakes binding slighty

horn out put weak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,441 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 26,441 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 25,739 miles

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre are cracking up, but not sufficient to expose cords.

Offside front king pin has small amount of lift.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,682 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 25,682 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 23,809 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 89P is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LMA 89P, 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 LMA 89P registered?

LMA 89P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 19 August 1975.

Is LMA 89P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMA 89P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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