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TPO 80K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,304 mi
Last recorded88,304 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPO 80K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

coolant & oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody corrosion evident (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion evident (6.1.A.1)

seat mountings worn

Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody corrosion evident (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion evident (6.1.A.1)

seat mountings worn

Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,371 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play nsf osf (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr leaf spring front mount, sill inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear axle rubber hanger straps broken

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,667 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

h/lt dipper switch worn

oil leak on rear crank seal

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,667 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

h/lt dipper switch worn

oil leak on rear crank seal

Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,128 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,352 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,144 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf seatbelt retracter worn but operates ok

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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TPO 80K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red 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 TPO 80K, 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.

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TPO 80K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 February 1972.

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