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TVV 36K

1972 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,461 mi
Last recorded11,461 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVV 36K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 11,461 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,222 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2019 11,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2017 11,218 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 11,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

parking brake only just met figures

Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,061 miles

slight play in all four wheel splines

Pass 21 Jul 2015 862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 688 miles

play in handbrake cable pivot

Pass 18 Jul 2013 581 miles

wear in handbrake cable support pivot

Pass 1 Aug 2012 4 miles

play in handbrake cable compensater

rubber fuel pipes not pushed fully home

tracking out

Fail 26 Jul 2012 3 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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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TVV 36K is a 1972 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TVV 36K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVV 36K registered?

TVV 36K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is TVV 36K safe to buy?

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