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UKU 993K

1971 MG B

Purple Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,973 mi
Last recorded23,973 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKU 993K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 23,973 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 23,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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UKU 993K is a 1971 MG B in Purple with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 UKU 993K, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UKU 993K?

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What year was UKU 993K registered?

UKU 993K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is UKU 993K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKU 993K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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