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TLG 798L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,674 mi
Last recorded90,674 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 798L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 90,674 miles

nearside front trunion bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,461 miles

nearside front trunion bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,037 miles

General oil leaks

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,982 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

General oil leak

Minor leak from slave cylinder

Slight bind front brakes

Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,094 miles

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

General oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight fluid leak from clutch slave

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,094 miles

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

General oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight fluid leak from clutch slave

Pass 11 May 2010 82,904 miles

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

nearside rear chassis member shows undersealing coming away and shows corrossion.

wiper blades show wear

Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,649 miles

both sides outer/inner sill joint starting to show light corrossion. advise treated (wax oil?)

front brakes binding to limit

offside wiper blade poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,493 miles

lightly binding front brakes/discs sign of edges rusting

rear brake cylinders securing clips fitted incorrectly

sign of wear both sides front king pins

wiper blades poor condition

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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TLG 798L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TLG 798L, 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 TLG 798L registered?

TLG 798L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is TLG 798L safe to buy?

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