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LYR 431P

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,860 mi
Last recorded18,860 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYR 431P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 18,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 18,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 13,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 6,584 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

main beam warning lamp is not working

Pass 2 May 2014 3,561 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 1,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,224 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 8,676 miles

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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LYR 431P is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYR 431P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYR 431P registered?

LYR 431P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is LYR 431P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYR 431P shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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