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UEW 647L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,942 mi
Last recorded13,942 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEW 647L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 13,942 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 13,934 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 12,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 12,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under body sealed

Pass 17 May 2021 12,407 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 9 May 2017 11,261 miles

N/S/R hub seal leaking

Underneath vehicle covered in underseal

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 11,261 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 10,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,982 miles

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing,not within 30cm of of a prescribed area,

Fail 20 May 2014 8,953 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing,not within 30cm of of a prescribed area,

Pass 8 May 2013 7,192 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,595 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 5,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 5,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 5,101 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 4,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 4,304 miles

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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UEW 647L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEW 647L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEW 647L registered?

UEW 647L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 January 1973.

Is UEW 647L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEW 647L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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