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UFX 500L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,381 mi
Last recorded17,381 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFX 500L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 17,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion bearing/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 17,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion bearing/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,324 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 17,319 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 17,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 16,474 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Apr 2014 16,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,089 miles

N/S Rear & O/S Front tyres perishing due to age Front windsceen clouding in N/S corner outside swept area

Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,522 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre slightly cracked & perished

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s rear axle bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre small cracks in sidewall

underbody very dry and surface rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2010 15,469 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear axle bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre small cracks in sidewall

underbody very dry and surface rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,430 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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UFX 500L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFX 500L, 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.

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What year was UFX 500L registered?

UFX 500L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 4 January 1973.

Is UFX 500L safe to buy?

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