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UGC 384M

1973 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,697 mi
Last recorded22,697 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 384M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,697 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 22,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion hole in nearside front floor

corrosion hole in offside front inner wing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

slight corrosion n/s/f floorpan

slight corrosion on o/s/ door

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,090 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 22,081 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,829 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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UGC 384M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGC 384M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UGC 384M registered?

UGC 384M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 18 October 1973.

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The MOT history for UGC 384M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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