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UBW 873P

1975 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,710 mi
Last recorded12,710 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBW 873P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2024 12,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 10,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 9,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 8,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 8,211 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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UBW 873P is a 1975 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 UBW 873P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UBW 873P?

You can check the full history of UBW 873P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UBW 873P registered?

UBW 873P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is UBW 873P safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBW 873P shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBW 873P have outstanding finance?

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