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LBH 710P

1975 MG Mgb

Bronze Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,516 mi
Last recorded45,516 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBH 710P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,516 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,814 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2022 44,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,008 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2021 43,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn possibly need greasing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front inner sills

corrosion to underneath

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2020 43,798 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 43,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,225 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,797 miles

Offside front tyre badly perished

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,031 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 42,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,447 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 40,337 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 40,337 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,553 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,390 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside outer sill

handbrake lever travel

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,861 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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LBH 710P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Bronze with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBH 710P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBH 710P registered?

LBH 710P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 August 1975.

Is LBH 710P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBH 710P shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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