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TPX 902K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,093 mi
Last recorded3,093 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 902K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 3,093 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 3,093 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2016 3,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 2,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 2,846 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 2,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 1,186 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside front axle vertical trunnion lower part

Fail 27 Oct 2008 1,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside front axle vertical trunnion lower part

Fail 5 Sep 2007 98,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding very slightly

Slight play in offside front axle vertical trunnion

Pass 5 Sep 2007 98,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding very slightly

Slight play in offside front axle vertical trunnion

Pass 27 Jan 2006 96,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 96,675 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 902K 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 58.3%.

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 TPX 902K, 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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What year was TPX 902K registered?

TPX 902K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 14 March 1972.

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