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LVO 305K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,622 mi
Last recorded34,622 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVO 305K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 34,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 34,511 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 34,460 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 20,261 miles

o/s/r tyre radial cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2014 20,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre radial cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,701 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 19,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,611 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,430 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 17,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 15,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,229 miles

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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LVO 305K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 LVO 305K, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LVO 305K?

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What year was LVO 305K registered?

LVO 305K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LVO 305K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVO 305K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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