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LPL 222K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,947 mi
Last recorded85,947 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPL 222K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,947 miles

blades don't clean screen properly, slight play in column, steering wheel covering is insecure, offside blade is torn, all the tyres are excessively perished and near to a failure,

front anti roll bar mounting bush's are worn, radiator bottom hose is damp, nearside front shocker is damp, wishbone bush's are split, king pin gator's are split and missing, nearside front brake is binding slightly

nearside front wheel bearing is worn, car body is generally blistered and weak

nearside front wing is corroded and poorly repaired, near side outer sill is blistered and weak, nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge, centre exhaust joint is blowing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

blades don't clean screen properly, slight play in column, steering wheel covering is insecure, offside blade is torn, all the tyres are excessively perished and near to a failure,

front anti roll bar mounting bush's are worn, radiator bottom hose is damp, nearside front shocker is damp, wishbone bush's are split, king pin gator's are split and missing, nearside front brake is binding slightly

nearside front wheel bearing is worn, car body is generally blistered and weak

nearside front wing is corroded and poorly repaired, near side outer sill is blistered and weak, nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge, centre exhaust joint is blowing

Pass 8 Sep 2012 85,912 miles

near side front and both rear tyres are perished, and near side rear is near to a failure, centre exhaust joint is blowing, front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn, wishbone bushes are split, near side front tyre is bald on edge

Fail 1 Sep 2012 85,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front and both rear tyres are perished, and near side rear is near to a failure, centre exhaust joint is blowing, front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn, wishbone bushes are split, near side front tyre is bald on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,880 miles

nearside front seat buckle damaged, nearside front wing corroded, nearside front outer sill corroded, offside front outer sill corroded, gearbox leaking oil, offside front wheel bearing has slight play,

nearside front wheel bearing, nearside front tyre has bald edge, nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 85,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front seat buckle damaged, nearside front wing corroded, nearside front outer sill corroded, offside front outer sill corroded, gearbox leaking oil, offside front wheel bearing has slight play,

nearside front wheel bearing, nearside front tyre has bald edge, nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,639 miles

gearbox is leaking oil, near side rear brake reading is low, near side rear parking brake readings are low

off side wiper is torn, handbrake travel is high, off side front outer sill is corroded, both front wheel bearings are worn, near side rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2010 85,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox is leaking oil, near side rear brake reading is low, near side rear parking brake readings are low

off side wiper is torn, handbrake travel is high, off side front outer sill is corroded, both front wheel bearings are worn, near side rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 63,700 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 63,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine, both front suspension arms bushes are worn, play in both front wheel bearings, front brake pads are low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,737 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 78,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 78,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

oil leak gearbox area; both front suspension arms bushes worn and perished; play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2007 73,111 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 73,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Off side front belt is nicked †Lift in column †Rear brakes are not working together

Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,634 miles

rear brakes noisey in operation †

Pass 12 Sep 2005 71,082 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 1,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn goes off when steering wheel is turned (tester has disconnected) †Indicators flash slowly †Slight play in column

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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LPL 222K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LPL 222K, 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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LPL 222K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 27 June 1972.

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