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UJW 905L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,385 mi
Last recorded31,385 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 905L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 31,385 miles

Nearside Front seat belt inertia reel noisy

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seat belt inertia reel mechanism noisy

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 29,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush linkage bush slightly displaced (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 29,715 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush linkage bush slightly displaced (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,093 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt inertia reel mechanism noisy.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 25,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,677 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 13,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 10,999 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 10,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 7,615 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 7,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,584 miles

C.O mixture is running high?

Engine,gearbox,rear diff/axle,clutch slave cyl,have tiny oil leak's?

Front tracking is out?

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F steering rack has little play/worn,u/l

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 6,579 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

C.O mixture is running high?

Engine,gearbox,rear diff/axle,clutch slave cyl,have tiny oil leak's?

Front tracking is out?

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F steering rack has little play/worn,u/l

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 5,332 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 5,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,444 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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UJW 905L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UJW 905L, 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 UJW 905L registered?

UJW 905L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 April 1973.

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