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UAB 956L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

23,656 mi
Last recorded23,656 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 956L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,656 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 23,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner wing bolt's missing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front inner wing bolt's missing

Pass 22 May 2013 61,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 61,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 61,410 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 61,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 80 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 78 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,885 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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UAB 956L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 UAB 956L, 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 UAB 956L registered?

UAB 956L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is UAB 956L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAB 956L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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