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LPL 404K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,806 mi
Last recorded13,806 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPL 404K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 13,806 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 13,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 13,621 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 13,425 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 13,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 13,329 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 13,323 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 13,112 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 13,101 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,859 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 12,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 12,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,676 miles

play kingpins,corrosion to suspension mounts

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,405 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,955 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 10,955 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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 404K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 404K, 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 LPL 404K registered?

LPL 404K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is LPL 404K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPL 404K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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