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LNG 170L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,077 mi
Last recorded20,077 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNG 170L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 20,077 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 20,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,753 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 19,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,221 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 17,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 16,815 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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LNG 170L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 LNG 170L, 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 53 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 LNG 170L registered?

LNG 170L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is LNG 170L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNG 170L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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