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LUB 647P

1975 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,169 mi
Last recorded11,169 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUB 647P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 11,169 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

adv rear bumper reinforcer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 11,154 miles

Oil leak ()

adv rear bumper reinforce corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 11,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

adv rear bumper reinforce corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,116 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 11,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,101 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,083 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,208 miles

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

slight play detected when rocking steering wheel

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,980 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 9,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

diff very noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2005 8,857 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

radiator in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2005 8,857 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

radiator in poor condition

nearside front disc scored and in poor condition

coolant leaking

security of rear exhaust mountings

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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LUB 647P is a 1975 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUB 647P, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LUB 647P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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