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LMY 969K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,670 mi
Last recorded41,670 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMY 969K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 41,670 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 38,731 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,099 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,987 miles

offside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,937 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Brake pipes chaffing on heater motor

Clutch master cylinder flex pipe insecure at bracket

Exhaust bracket insecure but not moving at centre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside floor area/sill repaiared and covered in underseal unable to inspect fully fully

Propshaft bolt insecure and hanging out front of propshaft

Various pipes held up at centre of chassis by insecure bracket

propshaft bolts missing diff end

Pass 1 May 2009 34,842 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

osf trunion botton nut loose

Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,483 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 34,483 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LMY 969K is a 1972 MG B in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMY 969K, 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 54 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 LMY 969K registered?

LMY 969K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 26 May 1972.

Is LMY 969K safe to buy?

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