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UDT 537L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,532 mi
Last recorded37,532 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDT 537L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,214 miles

handbrake lever pivot very worn

Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,213 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

handbrake lever pivot very worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,971 miles

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

osf fog lightnot working

Fail 6 Nov 2013 35,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf fog lightnot working

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,343 miles

fuel pipe rubs on air filter

handbrake lever slight play

slight lift in king pins

Fail 14 Sep 2011 29,328 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

fuel pipe rubs on air filter

handbrake lever slight play

slight lift in king pins

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 28,872 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f behind bumper corrosion

o/s/f wheel arch maybe small hole?

wiper rubbers hard

Fail 30 May 2007 28,841 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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UDT 537L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UDT 537L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDT 537L registered?

UDT 537L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is UDT 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDT 537L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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