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UML 426M

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,395 mi
Last recorded53,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUML 426M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 53,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,784 miles

Axle oil seeping from seal nearside rear

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle oil seeping from seal nearside rear

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,890 miles

n/s rack boot perished

Pass 12 May 2009 48,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 48,166 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2005 48,144 miles

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

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 426M is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 426M, 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 426M registered?

UML 426M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UML 426M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UML 426M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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