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LPC 862K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 862K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,880 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 98,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,721 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,648 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing under body repairs

Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,647 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing under body repairs

Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,580 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing under body repairs

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,570 miles

oil leak both front tyres perishing under body repairs both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 98,569 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil leak both front tyres perishing under body repairs both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 98,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 98,561 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chassis corroded

front brakes binding slightly

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

slight play in the rack

slight play off side front wheel bearing

under side under sealed

Pass 6 Oct 2008 98,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 98,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,409 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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LPC 862K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPC 862K, 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 LPC 862K registered?

LPC 862K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is LPC 862K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPC 862K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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