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UGC 400M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,125 mi
Last recorded10,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 400M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 9,254 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 9,254 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

engine getting hot on tick over

Pass 31 Jul 2010 7,310 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 7,310 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,188 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 3,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 2,132 miles

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 400M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 400M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGC 400M registered?

UGC 400M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 18 September 1973.

Is UGC 400M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGC 400M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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