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LVD 9P

1975 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,151 mi
Last recorded62,151 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVD 9P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,151 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 57,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak Engine, Gearbox and rear diff. ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 57,834 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cill and surrounding stucture (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Direction indicators not working Traced to a loose wire (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Petrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,912 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear under wheel arch rusted.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,454 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,504 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,553 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn on edge.

Clutch and brake reservoir have fluid around the caps.

Corrosion starting in centre of offside cill

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside front tyre perishing with age

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,553 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn on edge.

Clutch and brake reservoir have fluid around the caps.

Corrosion starting in centre of offside cill

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

Nearside and offside front tyre perishing with age

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,933 miles

rear tyre valves perishing.

wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,363 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,776 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from timing cover oil seal & back plate gasket . Sump gasket leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,089 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 49,089 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,362 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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LVD 9P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVD 9P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LVD 9P registered?

LVD 9P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 December 1975.

Is LVD 9P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVD 9P shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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