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LTF 162P

1976 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,028 mi
Last recorded66,028 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTF 162P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,028 miles

Boot latch slightly insecure

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 21 Dec 2012 657,744 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,328 miles

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic cover is missing

Fail 7 Sep 2010 65,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic cover is missing

Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,125 miles

exhaust emissions high when tested on idle

offside outer sills corroded(NON PRESCRIBED AREA)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,960 miles

offside front chassis becoming corroded

slight play in nearside front trunion

Fail 29 Sep 2007 60,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside front chassis becoming corroded by anti roll bar mount

slight play in nearside trunion

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 58,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 58,574 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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LTF 162P is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 LTF 162P, 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 50 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 LTF 162P registered?

LTF 162P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1976.

Is LTF 162P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTF 162P shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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