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LNV 816L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,497 mi
Last recorded99,497 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 816L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,403 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,873 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 94,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 93,972 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,720 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,018 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 90,995 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven lower (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,316 miles

slight roughness in front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jun 2016 89,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven 54% out of balance (3.7.B.2)

slight roughness in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

recommend track

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 85,589 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,563 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f floor strut holed but not in prescribed area

rear bumper loose

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,802 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on inside sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r/tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,189 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r/tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,346 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 83,346 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 79,699 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,256 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 78,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension bushes are perished and split. †

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear chassis rails are corroded. †

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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LNV 816L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNV 816L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LNV 816L registered?

LNV 816L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 November 1972.

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