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LBP 290D

1966 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,247 mi
Last recorded40,247 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1966 MG B GT32,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 290D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,247 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 39,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,904 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 38,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,687 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,934 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,931 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,916 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 37,916 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,872 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 37,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 37,526 miles

Rev. counter reading high

Fail 22 Nov 2006 37,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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LBP 290D is a 1966 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1966 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,900 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBP 290D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LBP 290D is a 1966 MG B GT, first registered on 4 April 1966.

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