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UGK 422M

1973 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,924 mi
Last recorded66,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGK 422M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,766 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 66,374 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

NSF Seal has slight surface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,773 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

OFF SIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER LINK SLIGHT WEAR

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

OFF SIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER LINK SLIGHT WEAR

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,010 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 64,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,606 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 63,606 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,606 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,994 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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UGK 422M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UGK 422M, 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 UGK 422M registered?

UGK 422M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 2 October 1973.

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