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LRF 850K

1971 MG B GT

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRF 850K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 99,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,093 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,523 miles

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,521 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Slight bind NSR brake

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2013 96,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 96,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 35,828 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 35,828 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,826 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,895 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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LRF 850K is a 1971 MG B GT in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 LRF 850K, 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 55 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 LRF 850K registered?

LRF 850K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is LRF 850K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRF 850K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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