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TCW 536L

1972 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,898 mi
Last recorded53,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCW 536L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 53,863 miles

Coolant leak Coolant leak from main radiator hose ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has 3 spokes slight movement, but secure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak from oil filled damper (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,755 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 53,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (oil filled) (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 53,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (oil filled) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 53,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 52,919 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 52,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 52,634 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 52,634 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 50,168 miles

underside of car newly under sealed covering all components

Fail 14 May 2016 50,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

underside of car newly under sealed covering all components

Pass 12 May 2015 49,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 46,723 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 45,725 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 45,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 45,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,344 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,513 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 41,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside handbrake effort is slightly low

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,029 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,472 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 35,546 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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TCW 536L is a 1972 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCW 536L, 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 TCW 536L registered?

TCW 536L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is TCW 536L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCW 536L shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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