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LMH 689K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,269 mi
Last recorded62,269 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMH 689K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,269 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 62,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,710 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,031 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2010 56,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,769 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,768 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

knock on o/s/f suspension no play found during test

Pass 16 May 2008 53,784 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2007 52,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 50,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 50,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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LMH 689K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LMH 689K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LMH 689K registered?

LMH 689K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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