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LRP 224P

1975 MG B GT V8

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

41,878 mi
Last recorded41,878 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRP 224P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 41,878 miles

clutch slave cyl leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2018 41,869 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

LOT OF VERY POOR WELDING THROUGH OUT CAR

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside jacking insecure and poorly welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 41,849 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose inertia reel (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,550 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 41,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front flexy brake hoses very close to subframe/suspension

corrosion/deterioration in vehicle generally

dampness fuel pump area

nearside front outer floor corroded & holed recommend attention

nearside front wheel arch area rear end corroded & holed recommend attention

Fail 31 Jan 2008 41,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front flexy brake hoses very close to subframe/suspension

corrosion/deterioration in vehicle generally

dampness fuel pump area

nearside front outer floor corroded & holed recommend attention

nearside front wheel arch area rear end corroded & holed recommend attention

nearside rear wheel cylinder clip insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,659 miles

corrosion in both front flitch panels(outside testable zone)

excessive corrosion in nearside front floor(outside testable zone)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 33,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in both front flitch panels(outside testable zone)

excessive corrosion in nearside front floor(outside testable zone)

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,959 miles

advises as per test no.492742565309

Fail 28 Dec 2005 29,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive corrosion in near side front floor(non test zone)

off side front tyre worn very low on outer edge

slight corrosion in off side front flitch panel

vehicle generally corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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LRP 224P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRP 224P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LRP 224P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 18 October 1975.

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