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LCG 131T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 131T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 67,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps are of different beam paterns

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,360 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 67,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,428 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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LCG 131T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCG 131T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCG 131T registered?

LCG 131T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LCG 131T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCG 131T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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