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TWM 297K

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

27,109 mi
Last recorded27,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWM 297K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 27,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

steering rod from column close to chassis

Fail 5 Jan 2018 27,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

steering rod from column close to chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,097 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking and o/s/r tyre close to limit

steering rack ends have play

Fail 5 Jan 2017 27,097 miles

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

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

Steering system fouling column to body (2.2.D.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking and o/s/r tyre close to limit

steering rack ends have play

Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,074 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

foot brake travel

Fail 8 Jan 2016 27,074 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

foot brake travel

Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,014 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear exhaust mountings broken

fuel line corroded front to rear

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,991 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 26,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,962 miles

corrosion starting in nearside outer sill / wing end

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,927 miles

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting in offside of bulk head at brake mounting point area

Fail 16 Dec 2008 26,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting in offside of bulk head at brake mounting point area

Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion starting in nearside rear chassis section

corrosion starting in offside rear chassis section

Fail 12 Dec 2007 26,774 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion starting in nearside rear chassis section

corrosion starting in offside rear chassis section

Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,727 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 26,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,633 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

corrosion starting in both front and rear floor pans

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

different headlamps on front nearside is main beam tested type offside is dip beam tested type

fuel pipes corroded

oil around offside front inner wing area covering shock absorber and rack in oil (no visable leaks from either)

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2005 26,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

corrosion starting in b oth front and rear floor areas not excessive yet

different headlamps on front nearside ismain beam tested type offside one is dip beam tested type

fuel pipes corroded

oil around offside inner wing area covering shock absorber and rack in oil no visable leaks from either in operation

oil leaks from engine

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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TWM 297K is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TWM 297K, 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.

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What year was TWM 297K registered?

TWM 297K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1972.

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