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LPK 601K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,101 mi
Last recorded33,101 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPK 601K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill getting weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 33,095 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front position lamps illuminate when operating foot brake (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released nearside & offside rear stop lamps remain on when lights are switched to the on position (position & dip beam) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill getting weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 32,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 32,651 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 32,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has been waxoiled

Fail 20 Sep 2018 32,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin excessively worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has been waxoiled

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front trunions (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,869 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

evidence of corrosion starting to rear of offside sill

fluid leak on clutch hydraulics

impact damage to exhaust

offside front tyre perished

play in front trunnions

Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

evidence of corrosion starting to rear of offside sill

fluid leak on clutch hydraulics

impact damage to exhaust

offside front tyre perished

play in front trunnions

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,818 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2015 31,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,130 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear propshaft u/j getting worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,096 miles

centre exhaust silencer damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear handbrake lazy

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,756 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 28,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,474 miles

slight free play stering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,247 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 23,071 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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LPK 601K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LPK 601K, 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 LPK 601K registered?

LPK 601K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is LPK 601K safe to buy?

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