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UMA 770M

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,517 mi
Last recorded43,517 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMA 770M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,517 miles

rear exhaust mountings partially broken

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,503 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,442 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 43,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,189 miles

some under body corrosion but all apears sound

Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,167 miles

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 30 May 2009 43,115 miles

Slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,025 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,853 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 42,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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UMA 770M is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UMA 770M, 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 UMA 770M registered?

UMA 770M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is UMA 770M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMA 770M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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