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UMF 707M

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMF 707M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 80,537 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side outer sill rusting

no of suspension bushes poor front and rear no play found

off side front wing rusted around bumper end

small marks in front screen

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,465 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

number of suspension bushes poor starting to split/t no play found

off side front wing rusted around bumper end

small marks in front screen

Fail 29 Jul 2015 80,465 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

number of suspension bushes poor starting to split /no play found

off side front wing rusted around bumper end

small mark in front screen

small rust on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,448 miles

number of suspension bushes starting to split

slight misting oil on both rear shock absorbers

small damage to front screen

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,363 miles

number of suspension bushes starting to split

small chip in front screen

small misting of oil on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

number of suspension bush starting to split

small chip in front screen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small marks in front screen

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust rubber split still supporting exhaust system

small chip front screen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust

small chip in front screen

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear exhaust mounting broken still supporting rear exhaust

small chip in front screen

Fail 9 Feb 2008 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear exhaust mounting broken still supporting rear exhaust

small chip in front screen

Pass 30 Oct 2006 79,606 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 79,309 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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UMF 707M is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMF 707M, 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.

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What year was UMF 707M registered?

UMF 707M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 26 November 1973.

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