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TPC 222M

1975 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,905 mi
Last recorded23,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPC 222M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,905 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 23,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded castle rail (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll barn mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,761 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,630 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,953 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

battery mounting box corroded

lots of previous welding repairs covered with underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery frame corroded

fuel pipe perished

lots of previous welding repairs covered with sealer

slight lift in ns front kingpin

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,847 miles

battery tray corroded

lots of previous welding repairs covered with sealer

Fail 10 Oct 2006 21,846 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

LOTS OF PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS COVERED WITH SEALER

battery tray corroded

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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TPC 222M is a 1975 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 TPC 222M, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TPC 222M registered?

TPC 222M is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 30 June 1975.

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