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1978 MG B 1.8L Petrol · LHD 272T

LHD 272T

1978 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1978. Recorded mileage 70,680 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025.

Make & Model
MG B
Year / Origin
1978 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Aug 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
70,680 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Aug 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1978
Engine
1798cc
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LHD 272T Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
  • 70,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LHD 272T MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg B (LHD 272T) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FAIL
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LHD 272T Mileage History

  1. 10/08/202269,173 mi
  2. 16/08/202470,680 mi+1,507 mi

Average of roughly 747 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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