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UJH 509M

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,554 mi
Last recorded44,554 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJH 509M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,050 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,902 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 42,957 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 42,497 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,393 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,381 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,127 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,685 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,783 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 37,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,207 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 35,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,974 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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UJH 509M is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJH 509M, 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 UJH 509M registered?

UJH 509M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is UJH 509M safe to buy?

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