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LYD 105L

1972 MG Mgb Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb Roadster41,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 105L
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,230 miles

Coolant leak antifreeze driping onto nearside steering rack gaitor ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,230 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 84% (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak antifreeze driping onto nearside steering rack gaitor ()

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 75,211 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 75,182 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,508 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,506 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,995 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 67,916 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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LYD 105L is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 41,962 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 Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYD 105L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYD 105L registered?

LYD 105L is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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