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UEY 491L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,236 mi
Last recorded77,236 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 491L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,149 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,410 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,374 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

oil leak rear axle

play in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,859 miles

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

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 491L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 491L, 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

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What year was UEY 491L registered?

UEY 491L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is UEY 491L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 491L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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