MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (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))
underside freshly undersealed
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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all front suspension rubber bushes poor condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all front suspension rubber bushes poor condition
oil leaks noticed / movement in front suspension / both front suspension bushes & boot heavily deteriorating / signs of exhaust deterioration /under body and sill corrosion
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
slight lift in both front king pins
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
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
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
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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?
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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.
Is UHX 229M safe to buy?
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