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LMM 518K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,208 mi
Last recorded66,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMM 518K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,356 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,356 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 63,589 miles

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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LMM 518K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LMM 518K, 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 LMM 518K registered?

LMM 518K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is LMM 518K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMM 518K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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