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LNY 617L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,268 mi
Last recorded44,268 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNY 617L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,268 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 44,268 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,635 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 38,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear carb (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,543 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s upper and lower front suspension joints

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,545 miles

slight play n/s and o/s front suspension joints

Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,814 miles

slight play n/s and o/s front suspension joints

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,939 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,355 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,298 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 25,298 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2008 23,685 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

oil leak from diff

slight play found at top of steering column

Fail 20 Aug 2008 23,685 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

oil leak from diff

slight play found at top of steering column

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,467 miles

brake pedal has movement

rear propshaft u/j has slight movement

slight movement both front antiroll bar d bushes

slight movement o/s n/s front wheel bearings

slight movement steering column u/j

unable to see brake pad condition

Fail 16 Aug 2007 22,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

rear propshaft u/j has slight movement

slight movement both front antiroll bar d bushes

slight movement o/s/f n/s/f wheel bearings

slight movement steering column u/js

Pass 2 Sep 2006 21,643 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 21,628 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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LNY 617L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LNY 617L, 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.

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What year was LNY 617L registered?

LNY 617L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is LNY 617L safe to buy?

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