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TGF 270L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,520 mi
Last recorded77,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 270L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 77,520 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,395 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,395 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,890 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,777 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 71,253 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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TGF 270L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 TGF 270L, 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

How do I check the history of TGF 270L?

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What year was TGF 270L registered?

TGF 270L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is TGF 270L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 270L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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