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TGK 208M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,371 mi
Last recorded32,371 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGK 208M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 32,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 29,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 28,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 25,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 20,888 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 19,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 17,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 13,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 11,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 7,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2013 4,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 1,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,024 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 10,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,390 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 90,629 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 85,628 miles

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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TGK 208M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGK 208M, 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 53 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 TGK 208M registered?

TGK 208M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1973.

Is TGK 208M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGK 208M shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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