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TWR 705L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,635 mi
Last recorded41,635 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWR 705L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,635 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 41,627 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis section at box section outrigger split/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section to rear of leaf spring shackle mounting bolt holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,475 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 37,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust center bracket cracked and rattling

slight play in both front king pins

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Apr 2011 36,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust center bracket cracked and rattling

slight play in both front king pins

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,877 miles

driver seat back locking mechanism spring missing

rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 6 Jul 2009 34,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

driver seat back locking mechanism spring missing

rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,860 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,041 miles

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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TWR 705L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWR 705L, 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 TWR 705L registered?

TWR 705L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 16 October 1972.

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