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TSX 307L

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,171 mi
Last recorded12,171 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSX 307L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 12,171 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 12,153 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 10,618 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 10,618 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 10,219 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 10,219 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 8,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hazard switch fitted not working

Fail 16 May 2014 8,897 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hazard switch fitted not working

Pass 21 May 2013 8,412 miles

both rear rebound stops corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 8,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 8,192 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 7,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2011 7,471 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,090 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,654 miles

engine oil leak

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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TSX 307L is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TSX 307L, 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 TSX 307L registered?

TSX 307L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 21 December 1972.

Is TSX 307L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSX 307L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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