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LWT 893P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

3,897 mi
Last recorded3,897 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWT 893P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 3,897 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 3,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 3,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 3,598 miles

Slight imbalance on rear brakes n/s not as good

Pass 12 May 2022 3,485 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance on rear foot brake. n/s is not as good as o/s

Pass 12 May 2021 3,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 3,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 3,392 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 3,362 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 3,268 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s rear foot and handbrake is better than o/s

Fail 30 May 2018 3,268 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s rear foot and handbrake is better than o/s

Pass 16 May 2017 3,235 miles

Brake servo pipe deteriorating

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 2,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 2,825 miles

o/s/r service brake slightly low effort

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 2,751 miles

o/s/r foot and park brake eff slightly low

slight leak from g/box

Pass 31 May 2013 2,691 miles

o/s/r brake eff slightly low

o/s/r brake slight binding

some front brake imbalance

Pass 21 May 2012 2,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 2,641 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 2,641 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 2,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 2,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 2,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 2,392 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 2,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LWT 893P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 LWT 893P, 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 51 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 LWT 893P registered?

LWT 893P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 3 September 1975.

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