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LAM 390F

1968 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,283 mi
Last recorded48,283 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1968 MG B Roadster43,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 390F
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,476 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,107 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slow to apply.

Pass 5 May 2020 46,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,729 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 46,384 miles

all for wheel bearings have slight play

battery tray corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 46,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,036 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 46,036 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure lower lock tab on calliper (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel insecure offside front and both rears (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 14 May 2014 45,658 miles

all four wheel bearings have play

front washers weak

Pass 3 May 2013 45,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 44,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,590 miles

front propshaft uj is worn

nearside front road wheel has play

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,597 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,891 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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LAM 390F is a 1968 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1968 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 43,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAM 390F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 58 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAM 390F registered?

LAM 390F is a 1968 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 February 1968.

Is LAM 390F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAM 390F shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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