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UEY 117L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,974 mi
Last recorded10,974 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 117L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 10,974 miles

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

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

fully undersealed

tyres are not fitted in accordance with sidewall instruction(tubeless tyres with tubes

Pass 16 Jul 2020 9,727 miles

underside of body heavily undersealed

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 9,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 5,432 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres are not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (tubeless with spoked wheels)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 5,419 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres are not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (tubeless with spoked wheels)

Pass 13 May 2016 3,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 3,162 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 98,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small amount of corrosion to o/s/f inner sill.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 97,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 95,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 94,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,693 miles

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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UEY 117L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 UEY 117L, 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

How do I check the history of UEY 117L?

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What year was UEY 117L registered?

UEY 117L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is UEY 117L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 117L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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