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LNP 282K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,982 mi
Last recorded19,982 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNP 282K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 19,982 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,255 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hub oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 19,254 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hub oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,221 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 19,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,135 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,979 miles

Advise very slight roughness in N/S/R wheel bearing

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,728 miles

lower arm securing nuts only just reach nylock, secure at test

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,246 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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LNP 282K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 LNP 282K, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LNP 282K registered?

LNP 282K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LNP 282K safe to buy?

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