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TSX 226K

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,825 mi
Last recorded17,825 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSX 226K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 17,825 miles

both front inner track rods have play

parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

underneath car has been undersealed

Fail 9 May 2022 17,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner track rods have play

underneath car has been undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,817 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,768 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Under steering column (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Rubber boot missing/deteriorated on lower arm pin.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 17,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing corroded & holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Leak at fuel pump area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Under steering column (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Rubber boot missing/deteriorated on lower arm pin.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,758 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,588 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 17,588 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,581 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 17,580 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,305 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 17,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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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TSX 226K is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 TSX 226K, 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 53 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 TSX 226K registered?

TSX 226K is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is TSX 226K safe to buy?

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