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TVW 416K

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

303 mi
Last recorded303 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVW 416K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres perishing

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 99,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres perishing

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 99,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,835 miles

All tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,303 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2013 99,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,217 miles

O/S & N/S/F floor corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 99,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,274 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front suspension components rubber bushes all deteriorating

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear leaf spring corroded

offside rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 97,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front suspension components rubber bushes all deteriorating

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear leaf spring corroded

offside rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,245 miles

rear leaf springs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,228 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 97,208 miles

Both sides rear leaf spring rubber bushes showing signs of wear.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight oil leak from steering rack.

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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TVW 416K is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TVW 416K, 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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TVW 416K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 24 May 1972.

Is TVW 416K safe to buy?

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