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UPA 381M

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPA 381M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 91,941 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

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

engine idle fault

Fail 24 May 2016 91,941 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

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

engine idle fault

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,649 miles

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

both front tyres age cracked

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,649 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres age cracked

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 91,354 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

water pump leaking coolent

Pass 12 Jun 2010 91,087 miles

corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

corrosion to outer sill

engine oil leaks

rear leaf springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

suspension bushes age cracking

Pass 29 May 2009 90,580 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,203 miles

slight play in offside upper and lower trunion joints

Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,612 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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UPA 381M is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange 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 UPA 381M, 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 UPA 381M registered?

UPA 381M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is UPA 381M safe to buy?

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