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TJL 225K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,822 mi
Last recorded90,822 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJL 225K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,524 miles

Both rear brake plates corroded

Slightly smokey on tickover

Surface corrosion front discs

Fail 14 Jun 2011 90,520 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Both rear brake plates corroded

Slightly smokey on tickover

Surface corrosion front discs

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,079 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 90,076 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,731 miles

rear spring shackle bushes worn

Fail 11 Apr 2008 87,731 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear spring shackle bushes worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,682 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 86,673 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s rear foot and handbrake effort reading low

Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,944 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 84,868 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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TJL 225K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJL 225K, 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 TJL 225K registered?

TJL 225K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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