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UCW 703L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCW 703L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 88,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,893 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 87,882 miles

slight bulge in clutch hose

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion jacking point rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,703 miles

exhaust mounting detatched

offside floor at jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 7 May 2014 86,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,771 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,596 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion around nearside and offside jacking points not within prescribed area

slight corrosion offside front floor not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,701 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 19,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,699 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 18,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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UCW 703L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCW 703L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UCW 703L registered?

UCW 703L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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The MOT history for UCW 703L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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