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LWP 734K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,374 mi
Last recorded3,374 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWP 734K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 3,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 2,915 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 2,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 2,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 2,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 1,641 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 1,639 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 502 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 99,005 miles

offside front and offside rear shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks and front brake pads are low

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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LWP 734K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWP 734K, 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

How do I check the history of LWP 734K?

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What year was LWP 734K registered?

LWP 734K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 14 March 1972.

Is LWP 734K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWP 734K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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