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UEY 361M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,475 mi
Last recorded58,475 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 361M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,990 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 54,966 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam up lift in top joint (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability bush to shock (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,912 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,143 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 53,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,996 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 51,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,933 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 47,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,826 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 May 2010 45,030 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2009 44,815 miles

several oil leaks on engine, gearbox and rear axle. nearside half shaft seal leaking but rear brakes appear clear

Pass 7 May 2008 44,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,162 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 43,829 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 361M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UEY 361M, 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.

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What year was UEY 361M registered?

UEY 361M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is UEY 361M safe to buy?

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