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LRX 860L

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,900 mi
Last recorded29,900 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRX 860L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,680 miles

Rear leaf spring rubber bushes are perished and slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all lower wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all spring bushes (2.4.B.2)

exhaust mount split

front wheel bearings noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2014 27,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

slight lift in trunions

Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,427 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust centre mount spitting

Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust hits floor

Pass 22 Oct 2011 14,397 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 14,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 7,793 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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LRX 860L is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LRX 860L, 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 LRX 860L registered?

LRX 860L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LRX 860L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRX 860L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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