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UCG 718H

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,198 mi
Last recorded24,198 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCG 718H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 24,198 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 24,158 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 24,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside lower wishbone castle nut split pins missing

offside upper suspension castle nut split pin missing

Pass 18 May 2018 24,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside front brakes are holding on slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 23,978 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 23,899 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,881 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,698 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 23,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 23,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,876 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UCG 718H is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UCG 718H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UCG 718H registered?

UCG 718H is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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