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TNO 260K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,726 mi
Last recorded49,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNO 260K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,726 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,583 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,449 miles

nearside rear lower wing edge corroded

slight damage to offside outer sill/jacking point area

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

slight play noted in nearside front upper trunnion bush

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play noted in nearside front upper trunnion bush

Pass 14 May 2012 44,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 May 2011 41,297 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 39,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,288 miles

o/s floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 May 2009 38,288 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s floor showing signs of corrosion

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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TNO 260K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNO 260K, 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 TNO 260K registered?

TNO 260K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is TNO 260K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNO 260K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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