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LPA 489K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,657 mi
Last recorded17,657 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPA 489K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

handbrake has more free play than recommend.

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded and holed and side prescribed area

o/s/f wheel bearing nosiey

slight corrosion around rear suspension front spring hangers

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom kinpins

Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

handbrake has more free play than recommend.

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded and holed and side prescribed area

o/s/f wheel bearing nosiey

slight corrosion around rear suspension front spring hangers

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom kinpins

Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wheel bearing is noisy.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 17,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wheel bearing is noisy.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,577 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leaking

excessive engine oil leak.

rear cross axle steel brake pipe 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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LPA 489K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LPA 489K, 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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LPA 489K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 April 1972.

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