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TTS 147L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,449 mi
Last recorded45,449 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTS 147L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,785cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,449 miles

Offside Rear axle check strap broken

near side and off side rear inner wheel arches have welded repairs covered in sealer/underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,050 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has a repair covered in thick sealer

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 44,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has a repair covered in thick sealer

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,630 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,426 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 36,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 36,839 miles

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

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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TTS 147L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,785cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTS 147L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TTS 147L registered?

TTS 147L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is TTS 147L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTS 147L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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