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UGH 386M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGH 386M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 45,463 miles

Age related underside corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 45,463 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Age related underside corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 44,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion , components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,509 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 40,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,017 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 36,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,286 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 34,253 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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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UGH 386M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UGH 386M, 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.

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What year was UGH 386M registered?

UGH 386M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is UGH 386M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGH 386M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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