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LTN 128L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,899 mi
Last recorded23,899 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTN 128L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,899 miles

corrosion & underseal to underside of vehicle

general corrosion to suspension componants

Fail 9 Mar 2018 23,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion & underseal to underside of vehicle

general corrosion to suspension componants

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 23,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine running poor

horn poor

o/s parking brake requires attention

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,188 miles

Low reading on o/s hand-brake

Movement and some roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Oil leaks.

Wipers poor and will require attention.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 22,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold flange. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Low reading on o/s hand-brake

Movement and some roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Oil leaks.

Wipers poor and will require attention.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,061 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

age cracking to all ssuspension arm rubbers

corrosion and damage and signs of repairs to floor pan/inner sills/boot floor/chassis legs

corrosion to suspension components

engine running lumpy

exhaust corroded

horn weak

slight play in nsf hub

washers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

corrosion and repairs to floor/inner sills/chassis legs/boot floor

corrosion to suspension components

engine running lumpy/misfiring

exhaust corroded

horn weak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 20,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

corrosion and repairs to floor/inner sills/chassis legs/boot floor

corrosion to suspension components

engine running lumpy/misfiring

exhaust corroded

horn weak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,908 miles

age cracking to both front lower suspension arm bushes

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advance corrosion to both a posts/door hinge panels

advance corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion & underseal around master cylinder

n/s battery insecure due to battery box corroded

rear diff leaking

signs of welding repairs also corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to o/s battery box

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 8 Mar 2013 18,908 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advance corrosion to both a posts/door hinge panels

advance corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

age cracking to both front lower suspension arm bushes

corrosion & underseal around master cylinder

n/s battery insecure due to battery box corroded

rear diff leaking

signs of welding repairs also corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to o/s battery box

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,607 miles

advance movement in o/s/f anti roll bar saddle rubber

exstensive welding repairs to inner sills/ front and rear inner wheel arches

high rear brake inbalance needs attention

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f side light dim

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

vehicle heavly undersilled

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's in poor condition

near side rear rubber axle check strap broken

Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,799 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's in poor condition

near side rear rubber axle check strap broken

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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LTN 128L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LTN 128L, 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.

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LTN 128L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1972.

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