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TLX 100M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,186 mi
Last recorded54,186 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLX 100M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F AND O/S/F OUTER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 53,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,284 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 51,284 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 48,693 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 48,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,049 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,045 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TLX 100M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 TLX 100M, 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 53 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 TLX 100M registered?

TLX 100M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 26 November 1973.

Is TLX 100M safe to buy?

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