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TPX 342K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,476 mi
Last recorded71,476 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 342K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,476 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,847 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 70,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 69,013 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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TPX 342K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TPX 342K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPX 342K registered?

TPX 342K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 26 May 1972.

Is TPX 342K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPX 342K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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