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LRD 872L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,200 mi
Last recorded47,200 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRD 872L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper and lower trunnion joints have slight play

Pass 4 May 2016 47,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,100 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 46,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,496 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,167 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 46,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight play in o/side rear half shaft

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,850 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,840 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 45,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,297 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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LRD 872L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 LRD 872L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRD 872L registered?

LRD 872L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is LRD 872L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRD 872L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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