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TBK 154K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,886 mi
Last recorded76,886 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 154K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,886 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,430 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,075 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,086 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,630 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,069 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,621 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 68,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 66,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 66,168 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Battery insecure

engine / gear box / dif oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2006 65,397 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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TBK 154K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBK 154K, 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 55 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 TBK 154K registered?

TBK 154K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 September 1971.

Is TBK 154K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBK 154K shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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