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TGF 52L

1972 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 52L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front Offside front sill is corroded but outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake is sticking slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,931 miles

ADVISE Surface corrosion on chassis rails and vehicle underbody. Both outer sills starting to deteriate at rear end. Vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places.

Pass 24 May 2012 85,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 83,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 79,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,434 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,572 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 98,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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TGF 52L is a 1972 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGF 52L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGF 52L registered?

TGF 52L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1972.

Is TGF 52L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 52L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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