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LPE 755K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,035 mi
Last recorded26,035 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPE 755K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 26,035 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 26,008 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Axle Rebound Straps Deteriorated

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,703 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 28,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 26,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,626 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,902 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/fbrake slight bind

no hazard lights fitted

no rear fog light fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/fbrake slight bind

no hazard lights fitted

no rear fog light fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,819 miles

no rear seat belts fitted

underneath heavily wax oiled including wheel archs and brake pipes.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,808 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

no rear seat belts fitted

underneath heavily wax oiled including wheel archs and brake pipes.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,732 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 24,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,540 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 24,540 miles

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

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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LPE 755K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LPE 755K, 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 LPE 755K registered?

LPE 755K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 16 May 1972.

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