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LSC 768N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,543 mi
Last recorded34,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSC 768N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,543 miles

Coolant leak at bottom hose ()

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

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

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

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2017 34,543 miles

Coolant leak at bottom hose ()

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

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 1x233 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

wing on nearside front poor attachment

Fail 29 Oct 2015 34,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

wing on nearside front poor attachment

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,330 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 34,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 33,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,546 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,546 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,159 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,159 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,038 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 25,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,995 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 19,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LSC 768N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 LSC 768N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LSC 768N registered?

LSC 768N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 28 August 1974.

Is LSC 768N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSC 768N shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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