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UCP 638L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,690 mi
Last recorded4,690 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCP 638L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 4,690 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 4,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2015 4,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear boot floor corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2015 4,519 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear boot floor corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2014 3,718 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 3,521 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 3,490 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine smoky

offside sill corroding

Pass 28 May 2012 2,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 2,801 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

axle oil leak

engine smokey

Pass 25 May 2011 1,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 1,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 99,862 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 99,816 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 95,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,371 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 36,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 May 2005 88,269 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 88,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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UCP 638L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UCP 638L, 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.

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What year was UCP 638L registered?

UCP 638L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 19 January 1973.

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