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TLX 27M

1974 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,738 mi
Last recorded9,738 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLX 27M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 9,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 7,226 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 6,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 6,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 5,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 4,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 4,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 2,611 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear fog lamp inop

hazard lamps stop working intermittingly

Pass 13 Jun 2018 1,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 1,349 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,423 miles

Nearside nsf spring base plate rusted

adjuste front wheel bearing

grease front suspension

steering colum has play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 684 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside nsf spring base plate rusted

adjuste front wheel bearing

grease front suspension

steering colum has play

Pass 24 Jun 2015 144 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,619 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 97,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,424 miles

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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TLX 27M is a 1974 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 TLX 27M, 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 52 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 TLX 27M registered?

TLX 27M is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is TLX 27M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLX 27M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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