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LMK 743K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,836 mi
Last recorded43,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMK 743K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 43,836 miles

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,330 miles

free play found at steering wheel (rotational)

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear of inner door sills corroding

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2015 34,330 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

free play found at steering wheel (rotational)

n/s/f coil spring corroded

rear of inner door sills corroding

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,211 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 27,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,674 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

outer door sills corroding slightly

slight freeplay/lift in n/s suspension joints

Fail 23 Jul 2010 21,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

outer door sills corroding slightly

slight freeplay/lift in n/s suspension joints

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,185 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f service brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) and has nail in tread

slight corrosion appearing on inner and outer door sills

slight free-play (rotational) at steering wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2009 18,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f service brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) and has nail in tread

slight corrosion appearing on inner and outer door sills

slight free-play (rotational) at steering wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension upper and lower balljoints

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,507 miles

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension upper and lower balljoints

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front king pins slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,426 miles

play in both front king pins

Fail 28 Jun 2006 9,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in both front king pins

Pass 28 Jun 2005

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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LMK 743K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMK 743K, 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.

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What year was LMK 743K registered?

LMK 743K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 28 April 1972.

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