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LRD 537L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,692 mi
Last recorded2,692 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRD 537L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 2,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wishbone bushes perished

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 1,833 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 1,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 949 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking [change]

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,509 miles

water pump leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2011 98,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

water pump leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,332 miles

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

corrosion offside front lower wing

offside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 95,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 94,537 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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LRD 537L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRD 537L, 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 LRD 537L registered?

LRD 537L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is LRD 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRD 537L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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