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TPX 826K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,649 mi
Last recorded51,649 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 826K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 51,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,750 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,085 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,988 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,900 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,752 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,747 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,657 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

slight play in nearside and offside rack ends

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,475 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,353 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 45,353 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in front kingpins

slight play in steering rack

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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TPX 826K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TPX 826K, 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 TPX 826K registered?

TPX 826K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is TPX 826K safe to buy?

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