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ULM 590M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,111 mi
Last recorded64,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULM 590M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 63,375 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,375 miles

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

corrosion to wheel arches,door bottoms and wing tops

some play in front king pins and lower ball joints

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,222 miles

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing thin

oil leak

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

varous oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,842 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

light corrosion o/s f door bottom and o/s wing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,314 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 58,666 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,013 miles

advise long travel to brake pedal and slightly spongy pedal

both doors have corrosion,some corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to o/s/r wheelarch

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,198 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,200 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion to both sides outer sills, lower door skins and rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,844 miles

small amount of play at steering wheel rim

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,722 miles

poss pas leak but unable to determine conclusively

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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ULM 590M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ULM 590M, 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 ULM 590M registered?

ULM 590M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is ULM 590M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULM 590M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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