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UEC 713M

1974 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,535 mi
Last recorded9,535 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 713M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 9,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 9,361 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 9,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 8,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 8,338 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 8,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UEC 713M is a 1974 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEC 713M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEC 713M?

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What year was UEC 713M registered?

UEC 713M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 15 May 1974.

Is UEC 713M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEC 713M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UEC 713M have outstanding finance?

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