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LJH 505P

1976 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,353 mi
Last recorded22,353 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 505P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 22,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,078 miles

various oils leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2008 22,070 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various oils leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,799 miles

park brake performance slightly low

severe engine oil leak

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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LJH 505P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 LJH 505P, 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 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJH 505P registered?

LJH 505P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 February 1976.

Is LJH 505P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJH 505P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJH 505P have outstanding finance?

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