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UEY 270L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,642 mi
Last recorded12,642 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 270L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 12,642 miles

under side of vehicle been welded and covered in under seal

Pass 12 Jul 2019 12,586 miles

under side of vehicle been welded and covered in under seal

Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch been welded to poor standard

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

rear fuel union looks damp

under side of vehicle been welded and covered in under seal

Fail 16 Jul 2018 11,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill wheel arch area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% and fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch been welded to poor standard

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

under side of vehicle been welded and covered in under seal

Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 10,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,935 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 9,929 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 48,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 8,284 miles

Seat belt catches wrong way around

Tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2005 7,202 miles

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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UEY 270L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UEY 270L, 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

How do I check the history of UEY 270L?

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What year was UEY 270L registered?

UEY 270L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is UEY 270L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 270L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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