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TLC 200R

1977 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,212 mi
Last recorded42,212 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 200R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 42,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,807 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,219 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 40,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 39,751 miles

fuel hose from tank to pump starting to crack

Pass 6 May 2011 39,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2010 37,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,736 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,439 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 30,438 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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TLC 200R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLC 200R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLC 200R registered?

TLC 200R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is TLC 200R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLC 200R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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