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LNE 831P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNE 831P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,465 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,334 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,706 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 82,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,301 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,297 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LNE 831P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LNE 831P, 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 51 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 LNE 831P registered?

LNE 831P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1975.

Is LNE 831P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNE 831P shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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