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LWW 299P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,134 mi
Last recorded12,134 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWW 299P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 12,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,750 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 11,224 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 11,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

some cracking in nearside front tyre wall

some cracking in offside front tyre side wall

Fail 19 Jul 2013 9,225 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke bent (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front offside brake slight binding

some cracking in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 27 Jun 2013 9,210 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 8,595 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 6,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 4,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 4,568 miles

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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LWW 299P is a 1975 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWW 299P, 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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What year was LWW 299P registered?

LWW 299P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 5 September 1975.

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