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LSE 834P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,941 mi
Last recorded24,941 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSE 834P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,617 miles

both front track rod end ball joint covers perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,882 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,194 miles

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

co level just within limits

hydrocarbons level too high at idle, ok at 1200 rpm

track rod ends very close to fouling on wheels

vehicle bears extensive repair

Fail 20 Sep 2012 23,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

hydrocarbon level just within limits

vehicle bears extensive repair

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,091 miles

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

hc too high at idle. ok at 2000rpm

rear exhaust mounting slightly loose

wipers could be better

Fail 1 Aug 2011 23,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

hc too high at idle. ok at 2000rpm

rear exhaust mounting slightly loose

wipers could be better

Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,494 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 22,493 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

some play in steering rack

steering slightly stiff

washers & wipers could be better

Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,328 miles

hand brake lever getting high

Fail 22 Jul 2009 220,327 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake lever getting high

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,312 miles

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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LSE 834P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 LSE 834P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LSE 834P registered?

LSE 834P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 5 September 1975.

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