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LVW 18P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVW 18P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 78,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,919 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,659 miles

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 24 Feb 2014 75,297 miles

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

starting to ruston rear inner wheel arches

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,030 miles

covers on sills

n/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust mounts split

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,030 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

covers on sills

n/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust mounts split

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,572 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox leaking oil

outer sill covers fitted

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 19 Mar 2012 7 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

gearbox leaking oil

outer sill covers fitted

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,195 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

gearbox oil leak

long travel on the parking brake lever

outer sill covers fitted

play in both front king pins

rear differential oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 74,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

gearbox oil leak

long travel on the parking brake lever

outer sill covers fitted

play in both front king pins

rear differential oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

gearbox oil leak

long travel on the parking brake lever

rear differential damp

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear axle rebound straps in poor condition, perishing and splitting

front passenger wiper blade deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

light corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

outer sill covers fitted

play in both front suspension king pins

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view all aspects of the front suspension components fully

unable to view all of the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view all of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear axle rebound straps in poor condition, perishing and splitting

front passenger wiper blade deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

light corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

outer sill covers fitted

play in both front suspension king pins

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view all aspects of the front suspension components fully

unable to view all of the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view all of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

play in both front king-pins

some general corrosion underneath the vehicle and in the engine compartment

Fail 10 Apr 2008 72,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

play in both front king-pins

Fail 20 Apr 2007 71,573 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2006 70,703 miles

both rear axle straps perished

lift in both front trunions

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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LVW 18P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 LVW 18P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LVW 18P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 22 October 1975.

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