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UHX 229M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,683 mi
Last recorded91,683 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHX 229M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,683 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

underside freshly undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,473 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,673 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 89,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension rubber bushes poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension rubber bushes poor condition

Pass 9 May 2015 88,974 miles

oil leaks noticed / movement in front suspension / both front suspension bushes & boot heavily deteriorating / signs of exhaust deterioration /under body and sill corrosion

Fail 8 May 2015 88,974 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

oil leaks noticed / movement in front suspension / both front suspension bushes & boot heavily deteriorating / signs of exhaust deterioration /under body and sill corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 88,070 miles

slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 1 May 2014 88,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 8 May 2009 88,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front suspension bumpstop missing

Fail 7 May 2009 88,011 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 87,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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UHX 229M 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 58.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHX 229M, 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.

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What year was UHX 229M registered?

UHX 229M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 26 November 1973.

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