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LMX 949K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,609 mi
Last recorded22,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMX 949K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 22,609 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 22,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 16514t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 16514 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2016 22,546 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 16514t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 16514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,343 miles

floor corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,454 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 32,454 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 31,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 40,042 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 40,042 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 40,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

engine cutting out

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play on steering colune bush

unable to inspected under car fully due to full of under seal

wear on both rear leaf springs hangers bushes

both rear battery insecure

can/t open boot

slight play both front seat base

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,453 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,453 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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LMX 949K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LMX 949K, 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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LMX 949K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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