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UBW 705P

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBW 705P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,524 miles

center exhaust in poor condition

slight play in front king pins

Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,835 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 88,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,213 miles

slight leak on offside front and nearside rear shockabsorbers

slight play in front king pins

Fail 22 Aug 2007 87,211 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tail lamp slightly discoloured

slight leak on offside front and nearside rear shockabsorbers

slight play in front king pins

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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UBW 705P is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 UBW 705P, 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 51 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 UBW 705P?

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What year was UBW 705P registered?

UBW 705P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 6 August 1975.

Is UBW 705P safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBW 705P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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