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LRX 101L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,462 mi
Last recorded59,462 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRX 101L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,462 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 23,948 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,020 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 58,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven slow on increase (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

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

Offside Rear bump stop strap broken

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,156 miles

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking??

Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,156 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking??

Pass 6 May 2014 57,133 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both front brakes slight brake bind

rear axle slight oil leak and nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,048 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside rear axle strap split

nearside rear hub seal leaking

offside rear axle strap split appart

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,927 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear axle strap split offside rear split apart

nearside rear hub leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,883 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear axle straps split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,769 miles

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

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

nearside rear back plate misting of oil

offside rear check strap broken

some imbalance of rear service brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2010 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear back plate misting of oil

offside rear check strap broken

some imbalance of rear service brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,085 miles

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

handbrake cable slightly rubbing exhaust

Fail 23 Dec 2008 56,085 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

parking brake cable rubbing exhaust but not damadged

parking brake travel long

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 52,580 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 52,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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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LRX 101L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LRX 101L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRX 101L registered?

LRX 101L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 27 November 1972.

Is LRX 101L safe to buy?

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