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LTN 2L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,509 mi
Last recorded37,509 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTN 2L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,509 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 37,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,203 miles

Lower underseal peeling off from exhaust heat

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 37,197 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Lower underseal peeling off from exhaust heat

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 35,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,999 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 30,965 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,621 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,621 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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LTN 2L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LTN 2L, 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 LTN 2L registered?

LTN 2L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is LTN 2L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTN 2L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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