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UGC 714M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 714M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 94,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,117 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,150 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 93,119 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 92,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,775 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brakediscs corroding.

nearside front brake judder only just met mot criteria.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,509 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 86,990 miles

re adjusted front wheel alighnment

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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UGC 714M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGC 714M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGC 714M registered?

UGC 714M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 27 September 1973.

Is UGC 714M safe to buy?

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