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UBY 114M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBY 114M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,583 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edge

play offside inner end of steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,583 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edge

play offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,577 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding at rear

slight play handbrake lever pivot

Fail 20 Dec 2011 67,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding at rear

slight play handbrake lever pivot

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 66,501 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2008 66,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 61,209 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 61,209 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 55,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 55,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

propshaft defective

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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UBY 114M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UBY 114M, 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.

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What year was UBY 114M registered?

UBY 114M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is UBY 114M safe to buy?

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