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LPE 780K

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,409 mi
Last recorded23,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPE 780K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,409 miles

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,278 miles

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,040 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,187 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,131 miles

front propshaft u/j slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,012 miles

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

wear in steering

Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,612 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 19,096 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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LPE 780K is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 780K, 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 LPE 780K registered?

LPE 780K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is LPE 780K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPE 780K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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