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LRC 198K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,719 mi
Last recorded24,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRC 198K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 24,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 24,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 24,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 24,389 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in n/s lower trunnion.

Fail 20 May 2014 24,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in n/s lower trunnion.

Pass 15 May 2013 24,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 24,325 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 24,325 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 24,325 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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LRC 198K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRC 198K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LRC 198K registered?

LRC 198K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1972.

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