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UBG 175L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,194 mi
Last recorded15,194 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBG 175L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 15,194 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 15,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 15,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,941 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

slight play in nearside front trunion

Fail 22 Apr 2015 14,941 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front inner sill corroded

slight play in nearside front trunion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,903 miles

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

nearside front inner sill excessivly corroded but not a perscribed area

slight play in nearside front lower trunion

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,594 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)

nearside front inner sill excessivly corroded but is not a perscribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,356 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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UBG 175L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBG 175L, 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 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UBG 175L?

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What year was UBG 175L registered?

UBG 175L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is UBG 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBG 175L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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