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LCP 571T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,495 mi
Last recorded88,495 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCP 571T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,495 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

slight play in both rack ends

under body corrosion consistent with age

Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,187 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

under body corrosion, consistent with age of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,877 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 85,867 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,653 miles

handbrake high

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,081 miles

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,634 miles

handbrake mounting bracket deteriorating

horn poor

os engine mount cracking (rubber bush)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight leak from gearbox rear seal

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,153 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,605 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,274 miles

play in o/s inner steering joint

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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LCP 571T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LCP 571T, 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

How do I check the history of LCP 571T?

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What year was LCP 571T registered?

LCP 571T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LCP 571T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCP 571T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LCP 571T have outstanding finance?

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