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UMB 740M

1973 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,285 mi
Last recorded21,285 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMB 740M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,995 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,610 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,148 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 17,128 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 16,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,322 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 14,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 14,581 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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UMB 740M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UMB 740M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UMB 740M registered?

UMB 740M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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The MOT history for UMB 740M 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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