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UGN 273M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,368 mi
Last recorded35,368 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGN 273M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 35,368 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,003 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,546 miles

bolts missing from offside nearside engine mountings

Fail 22 Jul 2013 9,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bolts missing from offside nearside engine mountings

Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,929 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,650 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 3,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 2,538 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 1,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 414 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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UGN 273M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGN 273M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGN 273M registered?

UGN 273M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 30 October 1973.

Is UGN 273M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGN 273M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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