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TBX 848L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBX 848L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 58,546 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 58,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 58,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,217 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,011 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,011 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,670 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 55,043 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 54,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,220 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,220 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

dampness to offside rear damper

dampness to rear diff

offside rear fog lamp in poor condition

rear brakes slight imbalance

scratches to windscreen

slight corrosion to rear floor pans

Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

dampness to offside rear damper

dampness to rear diff

offside rear fog lamp in poor condition

rear brakes slight imbalance

scratches to windscreen

slight corrosion to rear floor pans

Pass 12 May 2008 52,832 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2008 52,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 51,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2006 48,082 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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TBX 848L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 TBX 848L, 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 54 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 TBX 848L registered?

TBX 848L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1972.

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