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TSS 233L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,538 mi
Last recorded31,538 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSS 233L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 31,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 31,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency very low

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,118 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 29,912 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,053 miles

steering wheel is worn

underside of vehicle is corroded

underside of vehicle is covered in oil

Fail 4 Nov 2013 29,053 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

steering wheel is worn

underside of vehicle is corroded

underside of vehicle is covered in oil

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti-roll bar bushes are worn

offside front tyre is badly perished

rear brakes are very imbalanced

rear registration plate is cracked

slight play in front king pins

steering wheel is worn

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 28,369 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti-roll bar bushes are worn

offside front tyre is badly perished

rear brakes are very imbalanced

rear registration plate is cracked

slight play in front king pins

steering wheel is worn

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,480 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both frotnt coil springs corroding

front subframe corroding

fuel tank damp

rear number plate cracked

slight binding o/s/r brake

some corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,456 miles

front coil springs corroding

n/s/f steering rack gaitor perishing

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear number plate cracked

slight corrosion to rear chassis members

Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,481 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

both front headlamp reflectors corroded

fueal tank corroded and sender unit and wires broken

gearbox and rear axle leak

some blue smoke emmitted from exhaust

some corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,428 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,581 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,511 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 22,511 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

baulkhead panel off side generely corroded. †ignition key bent, †vin number plate slightly insecure. †top water rail insecure and hose to heater unit leaks. †

brake pedal side/side free movement slightly excessive. †rear road springs corroded. †fuel tank very corroded and slightly damp by seam?? †front brakes binb slightly.

no door mirrors fitted /age/ rear view via interior mirror slightly poor but ok today. †

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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TSS 233L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TSS 233L, 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.

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TSS 233L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1972.

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