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TPU 121K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,966 mi
Last recorded38,966 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPU 121K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 38,966 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Trunnion has slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,916 miles

brake servo hose cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,999 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,396 miles

Underbody - undersealed covering components & mountings

Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,654 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 35,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 33,878 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 33,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f centre chassis corroded

o/s/f floor stiffner corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 32,014 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fog light telltale not working

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,998 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,406 miles

outer walls tyres perished

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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TPU 121K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TPU 121K, 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 TPU 121K registered?

TPU 121K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is TPU 121K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPU 121K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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