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UML 177M

1973 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUML 177M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 97,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 96,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 96,702 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 96,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,400 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 96,158 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 95,682 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,672 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 92,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust mounting is deteriorating

Front Wiper blades are deteriorating

Fuel hose to front carb is deteriorating

Fail 22 May 2017 92,262 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Central Exhaust

Front Wiper blades are deteriorating

Fuel hose slightly damaged Font carb (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,752 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,752 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 88,506 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT RUBBER MISSING BUT NOT EFFECTING SECURITY OF SYSTEM.

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,506 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT RUBBER MISSING BUT NOT EFFECTING SECURITY OF SYSTEM.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,049 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 87,100 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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UML 177M is a 1973 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UML 177M, 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 UML 177M registered?

UML 177M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 3 October 1973.

Is UML 177M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UML 177M shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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