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URA 408M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,066 mi
Last recorded5,066 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURA 408M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 2,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 2,772 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 2,769 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 2,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 19 Aug 2010 2,721 miles

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

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 21 Aug 2009 2,483 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 2,082 miles

corrosion starting in both rear inner wings

slight play in both front lower trunions

Pass 26 Jun 2007 2,007 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 1,901 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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URA 408M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 URA 408M, 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 URA 408M registered?

URA 408M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is URA 408M safe to buy?

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