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LUU 299K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,401 mi
Last recorded57,401 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUU 299K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 57,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,128 miles

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,320 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 56,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noisey steering rack

slight axle oil leak n/s/r

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,879 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 53,875 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,551 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 52,551 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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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LUU 299K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 LUU 299K, 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 54 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 LUU 299K registered?

LUU 299K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 26 May 1972.

Is LUU 299K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUU 299K shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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