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TSX 133K

1972 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,621 mi
Last recorded73,621 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSX 133K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 73,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,009 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 72,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 70,873 miles

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,924 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 68,912 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2013 67,618 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 67,573 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,270 miles

Both battery boxs corroded

Both sills bottom joints starting to come undun

Hole in off side front floor / inner sill

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear chassis general signs of heavey corrosion

Wiring at rear very close to rubbing axle

Fail 5 Apr 2012 66,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both battery boxs corroded

Both sills bottom joints starting to come undun

Hole in off side front floor / inner sill

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear chassis general signs of heavey corrosion

Wiring at rear very close to rubbing axle

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,019 miles

minor play in nearside front upper kingpin bush

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,385 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 65,385 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 60,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,756 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,756 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 55,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,698 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 52,707 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery tray corroded

steam coming from dash vents

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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TSX 133K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSX 133K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TSX 133K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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