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UGO 847M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,300 mi
Last recorded67,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGO 847M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,310 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,691 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,648 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 48,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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UGO 847M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGO 847M, 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 UGO 847M registered?

UGO 847M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is UGO 847M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGO 847M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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